Roseanna's Grave

"A romantic comedy about the things we do for love."

1997 1h 38m EN

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6.6

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★6.6TMDB · 40

ComedyRomanceDrama

Synopsis

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Roseanna is dying of a heart condition, and all she wants is to be buried next to her daughter, in a cemetery that is getting full fast. The cemetery can't expand because Capestro, the man who owns the land next to the cemetery, won't sell. While Marcello is doing good deeds to make sure no one dies, Roseanna thinks of Marcello's future.

“A romantic comedy about the things we do for love.”

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Where to watch · US

Cast

Jean Reno
Marcello
Mercedes Ruehl
Roseanna
Polly Walker
Cecilia
Mark Frankel
Antonio
Trevor Peacock
Fredo Iaccoponi
Fay Ripley
Francesca
Giuseppe Cederna
Pater Bramilla
Roberto Della Casa
Bruno Rossi

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Paul Weiland
Writers: Saul Turteltaub
Languages: English
Countries: Italy, United States of America

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ERA

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29 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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2 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Italy, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Paul Weiland, shot by Henry Braham. 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 Trevor Jones. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Martin Walsh 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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Jean Reno and Mercedes Ruehl and Polly Walker carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "A romantic comedy about the things we do for love.".

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0120034 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Paul Weiland directs. Henry Braham behind the camera. Trevor Jones scores. Martin Walsh cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Italy, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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129 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2International production across 2 countries: Italy, United States of America.
3Directed by Paul Weiland, shot by Henry Braham. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Trevor Jones. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Martin Walsh shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Jean Reno and Mercedes Ruehl and Polly Walker carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "A romantic comedy about the things we do for love.".
8IMDB entry: tt0120034 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 40 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.