The film s source is the macabre novel dellamorte dellamore by italian comic author tiziamo sclavi, itself an offshoot of sclavis enduring comic character dylan dog, who he happened to model after the actor rupert everett. Dellamorte dellamore cemetary man rupert everett anna falchi region 2 pal unrated. In fact, only a couple of dario argento films enjoyed the same fate, and. Adapted from a novel by tiziano sclavi, the creator of one of italys. Dellamorte dellamore directed by longtime dario argento assistant michele soavi and starring rupert everett this nineties comedy horror is one of the oddest films ever made, and ive seen over 981 odd movies. The living dead and the dying living are all the same.
Dellamorte dellamore michele soavi, 1994 soavi, who got his start as an assistant director to italian horror god dario argento, spent his time making obscure bmovies until he stumbled upon dellamorte dellamore of love and death, but released in america under the title cemetery man, giovanni rimoli traumas adaptation of tiziano sclavis novel of the same name one of the highlypraised. It was written with real ideas, directed with style and has more than its fair share of carnal thrills. Death, death, death comes sweeping down, filthy death the leering clown, death on wings, death by surprise, failing evil from worldly eyes, death that spawns as life succumbs, while death and love, two kindred drums, beat the time till judgement day, an actor in a passion play, without beginning, without end, evermore, amen. Im happy to report that watching the film today still whopped me to sillywilly land. Francis of death, has completely withdrawn from society. It was produced by tilde corsi, gianni romoli and soavi and based on the novel dellamorte dellamore by tiziano sclavi.
Its horror with a heart and a brain, and its atmosphere is quite unique. Based on a famous italian comic strip, film toplines. The last genuine classic of italian horror cinema, dellamorte dellamore features a twisty narrative lifted from a novel by dylan dogs tiziano sclavi and is that rarest of beasts, a 90s italian horror film that actually received a belated theatrical release in america. It was released under title of dellamorte dellamore, of which was simplified when marketed to us audiences. Sep 12, 2014 cemetery man didnt arrive in the states until april 26, 1996 a full two years after its italian release. Dead of night, starring brandon routh, was instead released in 2011, but it was significantly different than.
Dellamorte dellamore is a 1994 comedy horror film directed by michele soavi and starring rupert everett, francois hadjilazaro and anna falchi. The story, loosely based on the italian comic book dylan dog or more specifically on a supporting character from. Disappointingly, dellamorte dellamore was not a success when it was released but has built up a steady cult reputation over the years. Chills how fitting that cemetery mans international title dellamorte dellamore translates to english as of death of love. As played by rupert everett ready to wear, francesco is a misfit and a nihilist. This movie is based on a novel of tiziano sclavi, and it always reflects the sclavian philosophy diffused by the most. Iscriviti al canale per non perdere i prossimi video. Written by ilan sheady dvd released by shameless screen entertainment directed by michele soavi written by gianni romoli and tiziano sclavi 1994, region 2 pal, 103 minutes, rated 18 uk dvd released on 27th february 2012 starring. In the cemetery some dead people come back to life 7 days after burial, but, dellamorte isnt too bothered by this, he just takes it as part of his job to put the dead back in the ground, answering his door with a. Based on an italian comic book which i have not had the pleasure of reading. Michele saovis dellamorte dellamore is a film that, in certain circles, virtually everybody.
Everett plays a beleaguered caretaker of a small italian cemetery, who searches for love while defending. Dellamorte dellamore cemetery man demons 95 of death, of. Dellamorte dellamore cemetery man michele soavi film. A cemetery man must kill the dead a second time when they become zombies. Jan 17, 2019 known in italian as dellamorte dellamore, the movie was based on a book sporting that same title written by tiziano sclavi. Intertwinings of death and desire in michele soavis dellamorte. The original italian title, dellamorte, dellamore rough translation. Dellamorte dellamore cemetery man 1996 the zombie site. But shameless have botched this release in a bad way. Its italian title dellamorte dellamore based on italian comic book author tiziano sclavis novel from her dylan dog comic book series is probably the most rewarding turn of the whole project it roughly translates to about death, about love dellamortes mother. Living human beings are too self serving, conceited, deceitful, andor malicious. As a movie, dellamorte dellamore is superior to many others in the vintage cultzombiegore canon. Donate today to ensure film at lincoln center remains a vibrant community. Those who enjoy the early work of sam raimi and peter jackson will be pleasantly surprised.
Sure, some may find soavis breadth of tone and style here bewildering, and in some circumstances perhaps i would have, too, but dellamorte dellamore works so well because perhaps it shouldnt. A hip, offbeat horror item floating on a bed of dark philosophy, dellamorte dellamore is a deceptively easy genre picture with hidden depths. O titulo inteiro pode ser traduzido como na morte do amor ou entao sobre morte, sobre amor. Sep 16, 2018 rest assured that cemetery man dellamorte dellamore is a confident, creepy little horror film with a winning sense of humor, a sure feel for outrageous imagery, and a healthy mean streak. Dellamorte dellamore begins like a fun bhorror movie telling us of the caretaker of th buffalora cemetery, francesco dellamorte.
The film opens with francesco dellamorte, caretaker of the buffalora cemetary and his lonely existence. Sclavi was no stranger to the horror genre in 1994 having created the insanely popular italian horror comic series, dylan dog, nearly a decade before. Dellamorte dellamore cemetery man demons 95 of death, of love critics consensus. Dylan dog was later given a heavily disappointing usmade film adaptation with dylan dog. Man is a 1994 comedy horror film directed by michele soavi, its original italian title is dellamorte dellamore. Stand the fuck back, you scream in my space you talkin too much but your words do not faze we causin the ruckus, im leavin no trace we tearin the club up. Oct 15, 20 mix play all mix film at lincoln center youtube. Known in italian as dellamorte dellamore, the movie was based on a book sporting that.
Cemetery man is one of the best italian horror movies ever made. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. I dont know why it took so long but dellamorte dellamore aka. Sep 12, 2018 at this time, its not easy to track down a copy of the cemetery man aka dellamorte dellamore on bluray, but shameless films aims to remedy that by giving michele soavis cult classic its. As a movie, dellamorte dellamore is superior to many others in the vintage. As the film picks up, soavi also takes the story in a purposefully confusing direction, as dellamorte is confronted with various incarnations of the she character, has a run in with the grim reaper, and devolves into a murderous rampage that takes the lives of the living as well as the undead. Those who have seen this film already know that the movie ends on a deadend road that leads to nowhere. Film runs thursday, october 31, 20 sunday, november 3, 20 share. Its a perfect title for a movie that delicately walks the viewer along lines of life and death, beauty and revulsion, consciousness and sociopathology. Dylan dog tv series coming from producer james wan film. To the uninitiated dellamorte dellamore would appear, on first.
Based on an italian comic book which i have not had the pleasure of reading, cemetery man details the adventures of francesco dellamorte a great understated performance by rupert everett and his seemingly imbecile companion nagi. Includes english and italian liner notes by fabio capuzzo. I love this film, its actually my favourite zombie film of all time. Dellamorte dellamore original soundtrack musicians friend. Cemetery man is a great movie that will be particularly enjoyed by the horror freak with a flare. Dellamorte dellamore, 1994 starring rupert everett, was loosely based on the comics, but its main reference was tiziano sclavis novel dellamorte dellamore. Francesco dellamorte but quickly the film becomes very much its own.
Dead of night, starring brandon routh, was instead released in 2011, but it was significantly different than the. Known in italian as dellamorte dellamore, the movie was based on a book. The story, loosely based on the italian comic book dylan dog or more specifically on a supporting character from that series, which did see print in north america through dark horse comics, is the story of francesco dellamorte rupert everett of my best friends wedding, the groundskeeper of a cemetery in the small town of buffalora, italy. Dellamorte dellamore dares to ask these questions, pushing the zombie film into metaphysical and philosophical realms never before visited in the genre. Dead of night 2010, which misses the humour of the original comic book by miles. Spoilers ahead to comment on the interpretation of the film. Rupert everett stars as francesco dellamorte, an introvert. This article engages in an indepth discussion of michele soavis dellamorte dellamorecemetery man, a 1993 film based on a bestselling novel and on italys. Cemetery man will frustrate viewers seeking narrative cohesion or coherence, but this surreal blend of humor.
Apr 29, 2017 dellamorte dellamore 1994 directed by michele soavi starring rupert everett, francois hadjilazaro, anna falchi, mickey knox, fabiana formica, clive riche, barbara cupisti, anton alexander the first time i watched this film, it was from a bootleg vhs tape, several generations down from the original source, in italian with no subtitles. Directed by michele soavi written by gianni romoli and tiziano sclavi 1994, region 2 pal, 103 minutes, rated 18 uk. With rupert everett, francois hadjilazaro, anna falchi, mickey knox. This is a film which strives to do a great deal and, for me, succeeds. The 1994 comedy horror film directed by michele soavi. Cemetery man rises from the grave for a new uk bluray. Cemetery man, dellamorte dellamore death, death, death comes sweeping down, filthy death the leering clown, death on wings, death by surprise, failing evil from worldly eyes, death that spawns as life succumbs, while death and love, two kindred drums, beat the time till judgment day, an actor in a passion play, without beginning, without end. Dellamorte dellamore 03 mar i first saw this film back in the 90s at the glasgow film theatre when it was called the cemetery man and i was swept up by this mad stylish meandering story with its strange dark humour and gory effects. The 1994 dark horror comedy cemetery man aka dellamorte dellamore, was based on a novel by dylan dog creator tiziano sclavi.
Cemetery man dellamorte dellamore film at lincoln center. Shop dellamorte dellamore the cemetery man 1994 dvd. Cemetary man is an energetic film about ennui, a nonchalant exercise in over the top stylization. In fact, he meets her a few times over the course of the film. Rupert everett, francois hadjilazaro, anna falchi, mickey knox, fabiana formica, michele soavi, rupert everett, francois hadjilazaro. Written by ilan sheady dvd released by shameless screen entertainment. Tickets to the october 31 screening include admission to scary movies opening night party with food, drinks, and costume contest. Cemetery man aka dellamorte dellamore bluray media book. This is the original motion picture soundtrack for the 1994 michele soavi cult horror film, dellamorte dellamore aka cemetery man composed and performed by manuel. Dellamorte dellamore intervista ad anna falchi youtube. Dellamorte dellamore cemetery man demons 95 of death. Cemetery man is a great movie that will be particularly enjoyed. O director martin scorsese chamou ao dellamorte dellamore um dos melhores filmes italianos dos anos 90. Dellamorte dellamore cemetary man wild in the streets.