L'ombra cinese

2004 1h 31m IT

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8.0

BANGER

★8.0TMDB · 3

MysteryTV Movie

Synopsis

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Maigret investigates the murder of a philandering businessman found dead in an apartment building full of colorful tenants.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Sergio Castellitto
Jules Maigret
Margherita Buy
Louise Maigret
Carlos Bardem
Janvier
Giuseppe Sanfelice
Lapointe
Juli Fàbregas
Lucas
Paolo De Vita
Dr. Moeurs
Paolo Calabresi
Comeliaeu
Eva Santolaria
Maguy

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Renato De Maria
Writers: Francesco Scardamaglia, Nicola Lusuardi, Giorgio Fabbri
Languages: Italian
Countries: Italy, Spain

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ERA

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Released 22 years ago.

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2 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Italy, Spain.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Renato De Maria, shot by Gian Filippo Corticelli. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Nicola Piovani. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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

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6 / 8

CAST

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Sergio Castellitto and Margherita Buy and Carlos Bardem carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0435929 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 3 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Renato De Maria directs. Gian Filippo Corticelli behind the camera. Nicola Piovani scores. Patrizio Marone cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Italy, Spain. Dialogue in Italian.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 22 years ago.
2International production across 2 countries: Italy, Spain.
3Directed by Renato De Maria, shot by Gian Filippo Corticelli. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Nicola Piovani. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Patrizio Marone shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Sergio Castellitto and Margherita Buy and Carlos Bardem carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0435929 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 3 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.