Illuminata

"The Story of Imperfect Love…"

1998 1h 59m EN

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5.4

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★5.4TMDB · 24

DramaComedy

Synopsis

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It's the start of the 20th century, and Tuccio, resident playwright of a theatre repertory company offers the owners of the company his new play, "Illuminata". They reject it, saying it's not finished, and intrigue starts that involves influential critic Bevalaqua, theatre star Celimene, young lead actors and other theatre residents

“The Story of Imperfect Love…”

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Cast

John Turturro
Tuccio
Christopher Walken
Bevalaqua
Susan Sarandon
Celimene
Rufus Sewell
Dominique
Beverly D'Angelo
Astergourd
Ben Gazzara
Old Flavio
Katherine Borowitz
Rachel
George DiCenzo
Jailor

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: John Turturro
Writers: Brandon Cole, John Turturro
Languages: English
Countries: Spain, United States of America, Japan

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ERA

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28 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 3 countries: Spain, United States of America, Japan.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by John Turturro, shot by Harris Savides. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 8

ERA

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Original score by Arnold Black. 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 Michael Berenbaum 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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John Turturro and Christopher Walken and Susan Sarandon carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "The Story of Imperfect Love…".

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0120709 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

John Turturro directs. Harris Savides behind the camera. Arnold Black scores. Michael Berenbaum cuts. Produced in Spain, United States of America, Japan. Dialogue in English.

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128 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2International production across 3 countries: Spain, United States of America, Japan.
3Directed by John Turturro, shot by Harris Savides. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Arnold Black. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Michael Berenbaum shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6John Turturro and Christopher Walken and Susan Sarandon carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "The Story of Imperfect Love…".
8IMDB entry: tt0120709 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 24 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.