The Embalmer
L'imbalsamatore
Synopsis
Peppino, a diminutive taxidermist with a reputation for sleaziness, meets Valerio, a handsome if artless much younger man fascinated by the trade. Peppino offers him a large salary to be his assistant—the job burgeoning into a budding friendship he mistakes for something more. When Valerio gets a girlfriend, their fledgling romance will be threatened by an insanely jealous third wheel.
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Ernesto Mahieux
Peppino Profeta
Valerio Foglia Manzillo
Valerio
Elisabetta Rocchetti
Deborah
Lina Bernardi
Madre di Deborah
Pietro Biondi
Padre di Deborah
Marcella Granito
Manuela
Beppe Arena
Proprietario officina
Bernardino Terracciano
Boss
Vincenzo Puocci
Scagnozzo #1
Renato Puocci
Scagnozzo #2
Valentino Puocci
Scagnozzo #3
Antonella Lori
Moglie boss
Aldo Leonardi
Datore lavoro Deborah
Nadia Carlomagno
Amica Peppino #1
Rita Brugnoli
Amica Peppino #2
Livia Rasetti
Amica Peppino #3
Salvatore Felaco
Morto #1
Ferdinando Iannucci
Morto #2
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 12, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$384K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matteo Garrone
- Screenplay & Story
- Massimo Gaudioso, Ugo Chiti, Matteo Garrone
- Original Score
- Gianluigi Carlone, Roberto Carlone, Sandro Berti, Giancarlo Macrì, Roberto Vernetti
- Original Title
- L'imbalsamatore
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Worldwide Gross
- $384K
- Production Studios
- Fandango
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matteo Garrone
Massimo Gaudioso, Ugo Chiti, Matteo Garrone
Gianluigi Carlone, Roberto Carlone, Sandro Berti, Giancarlo Macrì, Roberto Vernetti
Marco Onorato
Marco Spoletini
Domenico Procacci
Department Leadership Roster
Matteo Garrone
Director
Domenico Procacci
Producer
Marco Spoletini
Editor
Paolo Bonfini
Production Design
Francesca Leondeff
Costume Design
Marco Onorato
Director of Photography
Massimo Gaudioso
Screenplay
Ugo Chiti
Screenplay
Matteo Garrone
Screenplay
Gianluigi Carlone
Original Music Composer
Roberto Carlone
Original Music Composer
Sandro Berti
Original Music Composer
Giancarlo Macrì
Original Music Composer
Roberto Vernetti
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Embalmer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Embalmer about?
Peppino, a diminutive taxidermist with a reputation for sleaziness, meets Valerio, a handsome if artless much younger man fascinated by the trade. Peppino offers him a large salary to be his assistant—the job burgeoning into a budding friendship he mistakes for something more. When Valerio gets a girlfriend, their fledgling romance will be threatened by an insanely jealous third wheel.
Who directed The Embalmer?
The Embalmer was directed by Matteo Garrone.
Who stars in The Embalmer?
The principal cast of The Embalmer includes Ernesto Mahieux, Valerio Foglia Manzillo, Elisabetta Rocchetti, Lina Bernardi, Pietro Biondi.
When was The Embalmer released and how long is it?
The Embalmer was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
How much did The Embalmer make at the box office?
The Embalmer grossed $384K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Embalmer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Embalmer was composed by Gianluigi Carlone, Roberto Carlone, Sandro Berti, Giancarlo Macrì, Roberto Vernetti.