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Under the Nails

1993 0h 6m IT
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8.0
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β˜…8.0TMDB Β· 1
HorrorComedy
Synopsis
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One morning a man wakes up in his bedroom and begins to work on his computer. An attack of itchiness prevents him from concentrating on his work.

β€œSome stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Behind the camera

Director
Stefano Sollima
Writers
Stefano Sollima
Languages
No Language
Countries
Italy

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RUNTIME

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Tight 6-minute runtime β€” shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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

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RUNTIME

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

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CAST

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Directed by Stefano Sollima, shot by Gioacchino Castiglione. 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 Andrea Moneta. 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 Fabio Nunziata shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0449536 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Only 1 TMDB ratings β€” you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Stefano Sollima directs. Gioacchino Castiglione behind the camera. Andrea Moneta scores. Fabio Nunziata cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Italy. Dialogue in No Language.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 1Tight 6-minute runtime β€” shorter than most television pilots.
  • 233 years old β€” old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
  • 3Lean credit list β€” fewer than 30 people officially credited.
  • 4Directed by Stefano Sollima, shot by Gioacchino Castiglione. Note their partnership β€” DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 5Original score by Andrea Moneta. Worth a dedicated listen after β€” most great films lose half their impact without the score.
  • 6Editor Fabio Nunziata shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 7IMDB entry: tt0449536 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
  • 8Only 1 TMDB ratings β€” you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography
Gioacchino Castiglione
Original score
Andrea Moneta
Editing
Fabio Nunziata
Makeup / hair
Georgia Alemanni
Runtime
6 min Β· 0h 6m
Status
Released
Original language
IT

Also by

Stefano Sollima

Production companies

Who made it

  • TA

    Tango Film (IT)

Key crew

  • Script SupervisorFrancesca Colombini
  • Foley ArtistEmidio LacchΓ©
  • ProducerRenato Marengo
  • Special Effects Key Makeup ArtistGeorgia Alemanni
  • Assistant DirectorDavide Marengo
  • ThanksVincenzo Amato
  • ThanksEva Coen
  • ColoristBarbara Guarrera
  • ProducerStefano Sollima
  • Assistant CameraAdam Terranova
  • EditorFabio Nunziata

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

  • black and white
  • body horror

Release history Β· US

When it landed

  • Premiere1993-05-01Β· Cannes

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