Illuminata is a 1998 romantic comedy film directed by John Turturro and written by Brandon Cole and Turturro, based on Cole's play Imperfect Love.[2] The cinematographer was Harris Savides. The puppet sequences were done by Roman Paska. Music for the 'Tuccio Operatic Dream Sequence' was composed by Richard Termini.
| Illuminata | |
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| Directed by | John Turturro |
| Written by | Brandon Cole John Turturro |
| Based on | Imperfect Love by Brandon Cole |
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| Cinematography | Harris Savides |
| Edited by | Michael Berenbaum |
| Music by | Arnold Black William Bolcom |
| Distributed by | Artisan Entertainment |
Release dates |
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Running time | 119 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $840,134[1] |
Plot
editThe plot follows the backstage dramas of a turn-of-the-century New York theater company struggling to produce a new work.
Cast
edit- John Turturro as Tuccio, the playwright
- Katherine Borowitz (Turturro's wife) as Rachel, Tuccio's girlfriend, an actress
- Beverly D'Angelo as Astergourd, a theater owner
- Donal McCann as Pallenchio, Astergourd's husband
- Georgina Cates as Simone, an actress
- Susan Sarandon as Celimene, an aging actress
- Christopher Walken as Umberto Bevalaqua, an influential theater critic
- Ben Gazzara as Old Flavio, an actor in the company
- Rufus Sewell as Dominique, a young actor in the company
- Bill Irwin as Marco, a bit player and the object of Bevalaqua's affections
- Aida Turturro as Marta
- Rocco Sisto as Prince
- Matthew Sussman as Piero
Reception
editIllumuinata holds a rating of 46% on Rotten Tomatoes from 28 reviews.[3]
Awards
edit- 1998 Cannes Film Festival – Palme d'Or Nomination (John Turturro)[4]
References
edit- ^ "Illuminata".
- ^ ""IMPERFECT LOVE" BRANDON COLE ANSWERS QUESTIONS ABOUT HIS NEW PLAY". HuffPost. January 17, 2018.
- ^ "Illuminata | Rotten Tomatoes". Rotten Tomatoes.
- ^ "Festival de Cannes: Illuminata". festival-cannes.com. Retrieved 2009-09-30.
Bibliography
edit- Martin, Mick. DVD & Video Guide 2007. New York: Ballantine Books, 2006.
- "Backstage With a Cast Of Foibles and Follies" The New York Times, August 6, 1999.
External links
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