Faces of Death: Fact or Fiction?

1999 0h 39m EN

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★3.0TMDB · 6

DocumentaryHorror

Synopsis

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Director/Creator Conan Le Cilaire attempts to quell the mysteries surrounding his controversial Faces of Death film series. After the release of the films, questions arose as to the authenticity of some of the scenes in them and whether or not the films themselves belonged to the outlawed "snuff film" genre. Mr. Le Cilaire reveals information regarding scenes such as those involving monkey brain meals, animal slaughter, and executions.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

John Alan Schwartz
Self (as Conan Le Cilaire)
Louise Jane
Interviewer
Michael Carr
Dr. Frances B. Gröss (archive footage) (uncredited)
James B. Schwartz
Dr. Louis Flellis

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: John Alan Schwartz
Writers: John Alan Schwartz, James B. Schwartz
Languages: German, English

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RUNTIME

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Tight 39-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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

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3 / 8

WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: German, English.

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ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Gene Kauer. 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 Kurt Porter 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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John Alan Schwartz and Louise Jane and Michael Carr carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0223251 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

John Alan Schwartz directs. Gene Kauer scores. Kurt Porter cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Dialogue in German, English.

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1Tight 39-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
227 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Dialogue crosses 2 languages: German, English.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Original score by Gene Kauer. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Kurt Porter shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7John Alan Schwartz and Louise Jane and Michael Carr carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt0223251 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 6 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.