The Scent of Blood
L'odore del sangue
Synopsis
A couple of bourgeois intellectuals, Carlo and Silvia, have been married for twenty years. While she lives in their flat in Rome, he spends most of his time in the country house where he writes his books, openly living with his younger lover, Lù. In return, Carlo has long accepted that her wife may have lovers, but her volatile relationship with a young neo-fascist suddenly rekindles his jealousy.
Top Cast
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Fanny Ardant
Silvia
Michele Placido
Carlo
Giovanna Giuliani
Lù
Sergio Tramonti
Sergio
Giuseppe De Marco
Daniele Fior
Fabio Mascagni
Alessandro Riceci
Luigi Rigoni
Francesco Scianna
Anita Bartolucci
Carlo and Silvia's friend
Lorenzo De Angelis
Carlo and Silvia's friend
Norman Mozzato
Carlo and Silvia's friend
Italo Spinelli
Carlo and Silvia's friend
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 15, 2004
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mario Martone
- Screenplay & Story
- Valerio Marchi, Goffredo Parise, Mario Martone
- Original Title
- L'odore del sangue
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, French
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Mikado Film, Bianca Film, Arcapix, Babe Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mario Martone
Valerio Marchi, Goffredo Parise, Mario Martone
Cesare Accetta
Jacopo Quadri
Donatella Botti
Department Leadership Roster
Sergio Tramonti
Production Design
Donatella Botti
Producer
Cesare Accetta
Director of Photography
Paola Marchesin
Costume Design
Jacopo Quadri
Editor
Mario Martone
Director
Mario Martone
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Scent of Blood
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Scent of Blood about?
A couple of bourgeois intellectuals, Carlo and Silvia, have been married for twenty years. While she lives in their flat in Rome, he spends most of his time in the country house where he writes his books, openly living with his younger lover, Lù. In return, Carlo has long accepted that her wife may have lovers, but her volatile relationship with a young neo-fascist suddenly rekindles his jealousy.
Who directed The Scent of Blood?
The Scent of Blood was directed by Mario Martone.
Who stars in The Scent of Blood?
The principal cast of The Scent of Blood includes Fanny Ardant, Michele Placido, Giovanna Giuliani, Sergio Tramonti, Giuseppe De Marco.
When was The Scent of Blood released and how long is it?
The Scent of Blood was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Is The Scent of Blood based on a book or true story?
The Scent of Blood is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Goffredo Parise".