Two Deaths
“The moment I touched her I was damned.”
Synopsis
While a brutal revolution rampages just outside his mansion, pleasure-seeking doctor Daniel Pavenic hosts a genteel dinner party. When asked about a photograph of a mysterious woman, Pavenic reveals the sordid details of his erotic obsession with the woman, his aging servant Ana Puscasu, and his attempts to dominate her psychologically. As the evening progresses, Pavenic's guests reveal their own dark secrets as well.
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Sonia Braga
Ana Puscasu
Patrick Malahide
George Bucsan
Michael Gambon
Daniel Pavenic
Ion Caramitru
Carl Dalakis
Sevilla Delofski
Ilena
Nickolas Grace
Marius Vernescu
Ravil Isyanov
Lieutenant
Matt Terdre
Leon
John Shrapnel
Cinca
Karl Tessler
Roberto Constantin
Lisa Orgolini
Young Ana
Niall Refoy
Young Pavenic
Andrew Tiernan
Captain Jorgu
Rade Šerbedžija
Colonel George Lapadus
Laura Davenport
Marta
Amanda Royle
Cora Buscan
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nicolas Roeg
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Dobyns, Allan Scott
- Original Score
- Hans Zimmer
- Original Title
- Two Deaths
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- British Screen Productions, BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nicolas Roeg
Stephen Dobyns, Allan Scott
Hans Zimmer
Witold Stok
Tony Lawson
Carolyn Montagu, Geoffrey Paget, Allan Scott, Jonathan Olsberg, Luc Roeg
Department Leadership Roster
Nicolas Roeg
Director
Witold Stok
Director of Photography
Hans Zimmer
Original Music Composer
Tony Lawson
Editor
Elizabeth Waller
Costume Design
Carolyn Montagu
Producer
Luc Roeg
Producer
Don Taylor
Production Design
Allan Scott
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Two Deaths
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What is Two Deaths about?
While a brutal revolution rampages just outside his mansion, pleasure-seeking doctor Daniel Pavenic hosts a genteel dinner party. When asked about a photograph of a mysterious woman, Pavenic reveals the sordid details of his erotic obsession with the woman, his aging servant Ana Puscasu, and his attempts to dominate her psychologically. As the evening progresses, Pavenic's guests reveal their own dark secrets as well.
Who directed Two Deaths?
Two Deaths was directed by Nicolas Roeg.
Who stars in Two Deaths?
The principal cast of Two Deaths includes Sonia Braga, Patrick Malahide, Michael Gambon, Ion Caramitru, Sevilla Delofski.
When was Two Deaths released and how long is it?
Two Deaths was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Two Deaths?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Two Deaths was composed by Hans Zimmer.
Is Two Deaths based on a book or true story?
Two Deaths is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Stephen Dobyns".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Two Deaths?
Two Deaths holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).