Two Deaths Synopsis & Summary
Synopsis
Amid the bloody tumult of Communist dictator Ceausescu in 1989 Romania, a hedonistic and morally sidetracked physician, Daniel Pavenic (Michael Gambon), attempts to hold his annual dinner for 12 of his closest friends. Only three such friends are willing to brave the dangerous war-torn streets to go to Pavenic's mansion, where they find themselves investigating the shocking, debauched relationship between their host and a once-beautiful house servant. The more the guests learn about the twisted relationship, the more they find themselves re-entangled in their own dark memories. The book upon which this drama is based, The Two Deaths of Senora Puccini, by Stephen Dobyns, was set in Chile. - Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Movie Info
Starring:
Theatrical Release Date:
05/21/1996
DVD Release Date:
03/02/1999
Rating:
R
MPAA Reasons:
for strong violence, including a graphic abortion scene, nudity/sexuality and related dialogue.
Run Time:
103 min.
Production Co.:
BBC
Director(s):
Genre(s):
Themes:
Servants and Employers, Dangerous Attraction, Out For Revenge, Political Unrest
Tone:
Bleak, Claustrophobic, Disturbing, Downbeat, Poignant, Talky
Keywords:
dinner-party, doctor, forbidden-love, mansion, servant
Setting:
revolution
Language:
English
Status:
DVD
