| Animals | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Michael Di Jiacomo |
| Written by | Michael Di Jiacomo |
| Produced by | Gabrielle Tana |
| Starring | Tim Roth Mili Avital John Turturro |
| Cinematography | Alik Sakharov |
Production companies | Pandora Cinema Hollywood Partners |
Release date |
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Running time | 103 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Animals[1][2] is a 1998 American fantasy romance film written and directed by Michael Di Jiacomo in his directorial debut, and starring Tim Roth, Mili Avital and John Turturro.[1]
Cast[edit]
- Tim Roth as Henry
- Mili Avital as Fatima
- Rod Steiger as Fontina
- Barbara Bain as The Mother
- John Turturro as Tuxedo Man
- Mickey Rooney as Tollkeeper
- Lothaire Bluteau as Young Laurent
- Jacques Herlin as Laurent
- O-Lan Jones as Essie
Production[edit]
Filming occurred in South Carolina in March 1997.[1] The opening black-and-white 13-minute segment The Tollkeeper was shot in December 1996 in Utah.[2]
Reception[edit]
The Mail & Guardian gave the film a positive review: "Di Jiacomo’s screenplay for Animals blurs the levels of accepted reality and the magical, and while this may reveal a fascination with magical realism that is now becoming popular in films, its use here makes for an imaginatively coloured, whimsical story that even manages to pack a startling ending."[3]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Roman, Monica (March 24, 1997). "Roth, Steiger feed Di Jiacomo's 'Animals'". Variety. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
- ^ a b "Production Update". Filmmaker. 1997. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
- ^ Staff Reporter (October 2, 1998). "Dose of heartfelt living". Mail & Guardian. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
External links[edit]
- Animals at IMDb
- Animals at Rotten Tomatoes
