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The Cicerones

2002 0h 13m EN
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5.8
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β˜…5.8TMDB Β· 3
Horror
Synopsis
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A tourist encounters some strange characters in a foreign cathedral.

β€œSome stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Behind the camera

Director
Jeremy Dyson
Writers
Jeremy Dyson, Robert Aickman
Languages
English
Countries
United Kingdom

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RUNTIME

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Tight 13-minute runtime β€” shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 24 years ago.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list β€” fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Jeremy Dyson, shot by Jess Hall. Note their partnership β€” DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Joby Talbot. Worth a dedicated listen after β€” most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Scott Thomas shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Mark Gatiss and Jane Bertish and David Ryall carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0352247 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Jeremy Dyson directs. Jess Hall behind the camera. Joby Talbot scores. Scott Thomas cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 1Tight 13-minute runtime β€” shorter than most television pilots.
  • 2Released 24 years ago.
  • 3Lean credit list β€” fewer than 30 people officially credited.
  • 4Directed by Jeremy Dyson, shot by Jess Hall. Note their partnership β€” DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 5Original score by Joby Talbot. Worth a dedicated listen after β€” most great films lose half their impact without the score.
  • 6Editor Scott Thomas shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 7Mark Gatiss and Jane Bertish and David Ryall carry the top of the cast.
  • 8IMDB entry: tt0352247 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
  • 9Only 3 TMDB ratings β€” you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography
Jess Hall
Original score
Joby Talbot
Editing
Scott Thomas
Production design
Greg Shaw
Costume design
Yves Larkin
Makeup / hair
Lesley Lamont-Fisher
Runtime
13 min Β· 0h 13m
Status
Released
Original language
EN

Also by

Jeremy Dyson

Production companies

Who made it

  • SU

    Sureshot Films

  • FI

    First Foot Films

    GB

Key crew

  • Costume DesignYves Larkin
  • Production ManagerKate Murrell
  • EditorScott Thomas
  • First Assistant DirectorBen Hughes
  • ProducerJan Rolandus
  • Art DirectionMark Larkin
  • Second Assistant DirectorTory Banks
  • Executive ProducerPeter La Terriere
  • Production CoordinatorJessica Rundle
  • Production DesignGreg Shaw
  • SoundTim Boissaud-Cooke
  • Makeup DesignerLesley Lamont-Fisher
  • Script SupervisorHelene Oosthuizen
  • Original StoryRobert Aickman

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

  • paranoia
  • cathedral
  • tourist
  • haunting
  • based on short story

Release history Β· US

When it landed

  • Theatrical2002-01-01

Also known as

International titles

  • The GuidesGB

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