The Belly of an Architect

The Belly of an Architect (1987)

15
16/10/1987 (GB)
Drama
1h 58m

Art is the food for madness.

Overview

The American architect Kracklite arrives in Italy, supervising an exhibiton for a French architect, Boullée, famous for his oval structures. Tirelessly dedicated to the project, Kracklite's marriage quickly dissolves along with his health.

  • Peter GreenawayDirector, Writer
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

Keywords

  • rome, italy
  • architect
  • architecture
  • older man younger woman relationship
  • illness
  • exhibition
  • failing marriage
  • grotesque
  • stomach

Top Billed Cast

Brian Dennehy

Brian Dennehy

Stourley Kracklite

Chloe Webb

Chloe Webb

Louisa Kracklite

Lambert Wilson

Lambert Wilson

Caspasian Speckler

Sergio Fantoni

Sergio Fantoni

Io Speckler

Stefania Casini

Stefania Casini

Flavia Speckler

Vanni Corbellini

Vanni Corbellini

Frederico

Alfredo Varelli

Alfredo Varelli

Julio

Geoffrey Copleston

Geoffrey Copleston

Caspetti

Francesco Carnelutti

Francesco Carnelutti

Pastarri

Marino Masé

Marino Masé

Trettorio

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