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The Scent of Blood

Original title: L'odore del sangue
  • 2004
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 40m
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5.5/10
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The Scent of Blood (2004)
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After 20 years of marriage, Carlo lives with a young lover while Silvia stays in their home. Their arrangement shifts when Silvia begins seeing other men, including a young violent neo-fasci... Read allAfter 20 years of marriage, Carlo lives with a young lover while Silvia stays in their home. Their arrangement shifts when Silvia begins seeing other men, including a young violent neo-fascist.After 20 years of marriage, Carlo lives with a young lover while Silvia stays in their home. Their arrangement shifts when Silvia begins seeing other men, including a young violent neo-fascist.

  • Director
    • Mario Martone
  • Writers
    • Mario Martone
    • Goffredo Parise
  • Stars
    • Fanny Ardant
    • Michele Placido
    • Giovanna Giuliani
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.5/10
    437
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Mario Martone
    • Writers
      • Mario Martone
      • Goffredo Parise
    • Stars
      • Fanny Ardant
      • Michele Placido
      • Giovanna Giuliani
    • 1User review
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 4 nominations total

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    Fanny Ardant
    Fanny Ardant
    • Silvia
    Michele Placido
    Michele Placido
    • Carlo
    Giovanna Giuliani
    • Lù
    Sergio Tramonti
    • Sergio
    Anita Bartolucci
    Norman Mozzato
    Norman Mozzato
    Luigi De Angelis
    Italo Spinelli
    Manuela Antonelli
    Antonia Iaia
    Fabiana Venturi
    Giorgio Grandi
    Alessandro Riceci
    Alessandro Riceci
    • Ragazzo Fascista
    Riccardo Scamarcio
    Riccardo Scamarcio
    Francesco Scianna
    Francesco Scianna
    Daniele Fior
    Fabio Mascagni
    Giuseppe De Marco
    • Director
      • Mario Martone
    • Writers
      • Mario Martone
      • Goffredo Parise
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      Licia Maglietta turned down the leading role.

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    • Release date
      • April 2, 2004 (Italy)
    • Countries of origin
      • Italy
      • France
    • Language
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • The Smell of Blood
    • Filming locations
      • Gibellina, Trapani, Sicily, Italy
    • Production companies
      • Bianca Film
      • Mikado Film
      • Babe Film
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $475,635
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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