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The Embalmer (2002)

Original title: L'imbalsamatore

2002-09-06 · 1h 41m · IT
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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.

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Matteo GarroneDirector, WriterUgo ChitiWriterMassimo GaudiosoWriter
Box office
$384.3K

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Ernesto MahieuxErnesto MahieuxPeppino ProfetaValerio Foglia ManzilloValerio Foglia ManzilloValerioElisabetta RocchettiElisabetta RocchettiDeborahLina BernardiLina BernardiDeborah's MotherPietro BiondiPietro BiondiDeborah's FatherMarcella GranitoMarcella GranitoManuelaBeppe ArenaBeppe ArenaWorkshop's OwnerBernardino TerraccianoBernardino TerraccianoBossVincenzo PuocciVincenzo PuocciGangbanger #1Valentino PuocciValentino PuocciGangbanger #3Antonella LoriAntonella LoriBoss's WifeAldo LeonardiAldo LeonardiDeborah's Boss

Keywords

LoveNeo-noirTaxidermy

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Genre affinityDrama · RomanceTheme affinityLove · Neo Noir · TaxidermyMood preferenceRomanceVisual styleNeo NoirDialogue densityDramaEmotional intensityRomance

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Frequently asked questions about The Embalmer

What is The Embalmer about?

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.

How long is The Embalmer?

The Embalmer has a runtime of 101 minutes.