The Wisdom Of Crocodiles ( Immortality )

The Wisdom Of Crocodiles (DVD) (*)

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Original Title: Immortality
Screened, competed or awarded at:
Catalonian International Film Festival
Other Film Festival Awards

Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )
German ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )

Product Origin/Format:
Germany ( PAL/Region 2 )

Running Time:
95 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen

Special Features:
Interactive Menu
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 1998 and produced in:
United Kingdom ( Great Britain, Ireland )

Directed By:
Po-Chih Leong

Written By:
Paul Hoffman

Actors:
Jude Law ..... Steven Grlscz
Elina Lowensohn ..... Anne Labels
Timothy Spall ..... Inspector Healey
Jack Davenport ..... Sergeant Roche
Colin Salmon ..... Martin
Hitler Wong ..... Noodles Chan
Kerry Fox ..... Maria Vaughan
Stuart Bowman ..... Car Crash Mechanic
C.J. December ..... Car Crash Mechanic
Anastasia Hille ..... Karen
Nicholas Lamont ..... Toll Bridge Attendant (as Nick Lamont)
Joseph O'Conor ..... Mr. Nancarrow
Ashley Artus ..... Gang Leader
Tom Wu ..... Gang Member
Ping Tang Hon ..... Gang Member

Synopsis:

Handsome, monied, educated, and with a bright future in the medical profession, Steven Griscz (Jude Law) would seem to be the perfect suitor. But he has a disturbing secret: He's a serial killer who slays his girlfriends only after they have fallen in love with him. It has something to do with his rare blood disease, which we can only hope is extremely rare. Director Po-Chih Leong creates and sustains a singularly eerie tone in this non-traditional vampire saga that recalls the sickening psychological ploy of Michael Powell's horror classic Peeping Tom. Law's clever, tortured, very glib modern-day vampire is a refreshing contrast to the typical portrayal of bloodsuckers, but even better is Elina Lowensohn's unexpected reaction when she discovers her new paramour's condition. This is not an action movie, which is another refreshing aspect; it is verbally oriented, with Law turning on the charm not just to lure women into his life but to keep them there, as it is essential to his fevered mind that they must love him before their blood can save him. That said, the bloodlust of the finale is not for the squeamish, but the quiet chills and horrific thrills of the majority of the film will appeal to those looking for something quite different in their horror: the real thing.

Steven is multi-talented, handsome, and a expert seducer of women. He craves intimacy with women, literally cannot live without it, and is in search of the perfect woman. All of his relationships, however, end tragically. Eventually, he meets Anne, a strong woman who is different, better than the others. However, soon it becomes clear that this is a relationship that only one of them will survive. The title refers to a quote from Francis Bacon, who wrote about crocodiles, who shed tears when they devour their prey.

In London, Steven Grlscz helps the suicidal Maria Vaughan in the subway and seduces her. After a period living with Maria, Steven kills her in his apartment drinking her blood and dumps her body in the sea. Steven becomes a suspect for the Londoner police and is chased by Inspector Healey. Meanwhile Steven meets the structure engineer Anne Labels and she falls in love with him. However, she discovers a dark secret about her lover that needs to survive.

This product was added to our catalog on Sunday 29 October, 2006.

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