The Embalmer

20021h 41min

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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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.

Released
September 6, 2002
Runtime
1h 41min
Director
Matteo Garrone
Revenue
$384,336
Genre
DramaRomance
Language
Italian
Production
Fandango, MiC, Cinemien, CINÉ CLASSIC, First Run Features, Four Ways Features, Intercinema Art Agency, Homescreen, Regione Lazio, Azienda Regionale per i Porti di Cremona e Mantova, BNL – Gruppo BNP Paribas, CDC-Sefit, CG Entertainment, Medusa Film, Medusa Distribuzione, Medusa Video, Medusa Cinematografica
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