The Embalmer (2002)

  • NR
  • 10/12/2002 (US)
  • Drama, Romance
  • 1h 41m

Overview

Peppino is an aging taxidermist constantly ridiculed for being short and somewhat creepy. He meets Valerio, a handsome young man fascinated by Peppino's work. Peppino, in turn, becomes entranced by Valerio and offers him a large salary to come work as his assistant. But when Valerio meets Deborah, their fledgling romance is threatened by an insanely jealous third wheel.

Matteo Garrone

Director, Screenplay, Story

Massimo Gaudioso

Screenplay, Story

Ugo Chiti

Screenplay, Story

Cast

Ernesto Mahieux's headshot

Ernesto Mahieux

Peppino Profeta
Valerio Foglia Manzillo's headshot

Valerio Foglia Manzillo

Valerio
Elisabetta Rocchetti's headshot

Elisabetta Rocchetti

Deborah
Lina Bernardi's headshot

Lina Bernardi

Madre di Deborah
Pietro Biondi's headshot

Pietro Biondi

Padre di Deborah
Marcella Granito's headshot

Marcella Granito

Manuela
Beppe Arena's headshot

Beppe Arena

Proprietario officina
Bernardino Terracciano's headshot

Bernardino Terracciano

Boss

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