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Almost Blue

2000 1h 22m IT
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6.0
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β˜…6.0TMDB Β· 70
ThrillerCrime
Synopsis
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A detective suspects an unreported serial killer is preying on the population of a college town, luring in his victims through online video chats and assuming their identity after the murder.

β€œSome stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Behind the camera

Director
Alex Infascelli
Writers
Sergio Donati, Alex Infascelli, Luca Infascelli
Languages
Italian
Countries
Italy

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RUNTIME

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82 minutes exactly β€” the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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26 years old β€” old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Alex Infascelli, shot by Arnaldo Catinari. 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 Egle Sommacal. 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 Valentina Girodo 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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Lorenza Indovina and Claudio Santamaria and Rolando Ravello carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0169543 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 70 TMDB ratings β€” you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Alex Infascelli directs. Arnaldo Catinari behind the camera. Egle Sommacal scores. Valentina Girodo cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Italy. Dialogue in Italian.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 182 minutes exactly β€” the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
  • 226 years old β€” old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
  • 3Directed by Alex Infascelli, shot by Arnaldo Catinari. Note their partnership β€” DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 4Original score by Egle Sommacal. Worth a dedicated listen after β€” most great films lose half their impact without the score.
  • 5Editor Valentina Girodo shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 6Lorenza Indovina and Claudio Santamaria and Rolando Ravello carry the top of the cast.
  • 7IMDB entry: tt0169543 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
  • 8Only 70 TMDB ratings β€” you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography
Arnaldo Catinari
Original score
Egle Sommacal
Editing
Valentina Girodo
Production design
Eugenia F. Di Napoli
Costume design
Lia Francesca Morandini
Makeup / hair
Paola Gattabrusi
Runtime
82 min Β· 1h 22m
Status
Released
Original language
IT
Certification (US)
T

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Production companies

Who made it

  • Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica

    Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica

    IT

Key crew

  • ProducerVittorio Cecchi Gori
  • NovelCarlo Lucarelli
  • Line ProducerElisabetta Olmi
  • First Assistant DirectorOlivier GΓ©rard
  • SoundMaurizio Argentieri
  • Production DesignEugenia F. Di Napoli
  • Costume DesignLia Francesca Morandini
  • EditorValentina Girodo
  • Production ManagerMario D'Alessio
  • Delegated ProducerStefano Cialoni
  • Unit ManagerEzio Orita
  • Production SecretaryFederica Costantini
  • Production SecretarySimone Cialoni
  • Production SecretaryEmanuele Faticoni
  • Production SecretaryMassimiliano Gionti
  • Production SecretaryRiccardo Borni
  • Second Assistant DirectorLuca Infascelli
  • Script SupervisorCinzia Malatesta
  • Camera OperatorMarco Pieroni
  • Steadicam OperatorMarco Pieroni
  • First Assistant CameraArmando Barberi
  • Second Assistant CameraAlberto Torrecilla
  • Video ReportDanilo Caruso
  • Boom OperatorAntonio Barba

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

  • shapeshifting
  • serial killer
  • neo-noir
  • bologna
  • techno thriller

Release history Β· US

When it landed

  • Theatrical2000-11-17T

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