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The Heart Is Deceitful above all Things (Original title)Ingannevole È Il Cuore Più Di Ogni Cosa (Alternative title)Le Livre De Jérémie (Alternative title)
Date: 15 July 2005 (Release)

Countries: USA, United Kingdom, Japan, Italy, France

Director: Asia Argento

Synopsis: Constantly subjected to dangerous situations, a succession of deadbeat, surrogate fathers and his mother's descent into drug-induced madness, Jereniah struggles desperately to survive and grow.

Genre:
Drama
Credits (225)
©: Inc. Above All Things, Production Company/Presented by: Muse Productions, Bluelight, Production Company: Curiously Bright Entertainment, Production Company: Artist Film, In Association with: Pretty Dangerous Films, In Association with: Tartan Films, In Association with: Minerva Pictures, Davis/Rice Productions, Presented by: Wild Bunch, logo: Blacklist Films, Executive Producer: Lilly Bright, Executive Producer: Hamish Mcalpine, Executive Producer: Trisha Van Klaveren, Executive Producer: Naoki Kai, Executive Producer: Ryan Johnson, Executive Producer: Kevin Ragsdale, Executive Producer: Damon Martin, Executive Producer: Chad Troutwine, Co-executive Producer: David Hillary, Tim Peternel, Produced by: Chris Hanley, Produced by: Alain de la Mata, Produced by: Roberta Hanley, Brian Young, Supervising Producer: Scott Lumpkin, Co-producer: Jennifer L. Booth, Co-producer: Soo-Jun Bae, Co-producer: Geoff Cox, Line Producer (LA): Molly Hassell, Mike Upton, Associate Producer: J.T. Leroy, Associate Producer: Jane Holzer, Associate Producer: Freddy Braidy, Associate Producer: Francesco Juilland, Associate Producer for Minerva: Gianluca Curti, Associate Producer: Suzanne Lyons, Associate Producer: Kate Robbins, Associate Producer: Sam Englebardt, Associate Producer: Ara Katz, Associate Producer: Yolanda Markopoulou, Associate Producer: Al Hayes, Unit Production Manager: Lisa Looney, Production Advisor (LA): Jordan Gertner, Production Co-ordinator: Chelsea Samples, 2nd Unit Co-ordinator: Brent Almond, Production Co-ordinator (LA): Dorottya Hegedus, Jade Healy, Assistant Production Co-ordinator: Kara Kemp, Production Accountant: Don Napoli, Assistant Accountant: Heather Howard, Location Manager: JoAnn Jolman, Location Assistant: Wes Bennett, Locations Office PA: Deena Kaousias, Post-production Supervisor: Jennifer L. Booth, Post-production Co-ordinator: Jennifer Lane Connolly, Office Production Assistant: Angel Roche, Key Set Production Assistant: John Griffin, Production Assistant: Peter Simovic, Production Assistant: Chad Jones, Production Intern: Courtney Kitts, Production Intern: Ian Herrin, Production Intern: Walter 'Ed' Bailey, Production Intern: Sarah Kennedy, Production Intern: Anne Burtch, Production Intern: William Mahaffey, Production Intern: Melissa Vasalos, Production Intern: Dottie Sharp, Production Intern: Bekka Tabler, Jeff Williamson, Set Production Assistant (LA): Dave Carlson, Paul Jaconi-Biery, Assistant to Chris Hanley: Lorna Umphrey, Assistant to Roberta Hanley: Jennifer Connelly, Key Set Production Assistant (LA): Jamar Hawkins, Set Production Assistant (LA): Ben Zoltowski, Executive in Charge of Muse Production: Jade Healy, Production Office PA (LA): James Silbers, Assistant Director (1st): Jennifer Fiedler, Kevin Lum, Assistant Director (Key 2nd): Kevin Lum, Assistant Director (2nd): Chris Stringfield, Assistant Director (2nd 2nd): Kim 'Cookie' McCray, Assistant Director (Additional): Dorottya 'Dorka' Hegedus, Assistant Director (LA 1st): Jennifer Fiedler, Kevin Lum, Assistant Director (LA 2nd): Mitch Kelleher, Assistant to Ms. [Asia] Argento: Eddie Roche, Script Supervisor: Tracey J. Merkle, Script Supervisor (LA): Tracey Merkle, Casting: Shannon Makhanian, Extras Casting: Talent Trek, Extras Casting (Talent Trek): Juanell Walker, Screenplay: Asia Argento, Screenplay: Alessandro Magania, Based on the book by: J.T. Leroy, Director of Photography: Eric Edwards, 2nd Unit Director of Photography: Ed Richardson, Camera Operator: David Mellow, Assistant Camera (1st): Ed Richardson, Assistant Camera (2nd): Nichole Martinez, Camera Intern: Frank Gray, Camera Intern: Luke Renfro, Camera Intern: Lee Lenox, Camera Intern: Jerod Hollyfield, David Sedlacek, Assistant Camera (1st) (LA): Paul Horn, Paige Thomas, Assistant Camera (2nd) (LA): Yuri Karjane, Assistant Camera (2nd) (LA): Kelly Cummings, Andre Devantier, Gaffer: Tony Corapi, Gaffer (LA): Rich Paisley, Kelly Jones, Best Boy Electric: Michael Jacobson, Best Boy Electric (LA): Rob Murphy, Chris Borgrine, Electric: Tad Howard, Electric: Gary Johnson, Electric: Michael Quinn, Electric: Larry Ketchum, Electric: Stephen R. Coli, Caleb Wilson, Electric Intern: Richard Dees, Electrician (LA): Daniel Magat, Electrician (LA): Eric Pool, Reilly, Key Grip: Frank Ryan, Key Grip (LA): Rick Griffith, Craig Aines, Best Boy Grip: Kelly Curry, Grip: Jeff Reed, Grip: Robert Aycock, Grip: Dustin Tate, Grips (Day Players): Reuben Figueroa, Grips (Day Players): Manny Villegas, Roger Herron, Best Boy Grip (LA): Kirk Kessenich, Dolly Boy Grip (LA): Chris Bow, Grip (LA): Thommy Adams, Ian Momberger, Still Photographer: Lydia Lunch, Still Photographer: Mark Viaplana, Katherine Bomboy, Special Effects Co-ordinator: Ray Bivens, Animation by: Christiane Cegavske, Editor: Jim Mol, Production Designer: Max Biscoe, Set Decorator: Radha Mehta, Lead Man: James Harper, Swing: Andrew Witt, Set Decorator (LA): Nanci Bennett, Assistant Set Decorator (LA): Eden Rountree, Art Department Assistant (LA): Mark Lempert, Prop Master: Joe Arnold, Prop Assistant: John Johnson, Construction: Advanced Restorations, Costume Design: Mel Ottenberg, Wardrobe Supervisor: Andrea Sweet, Wardrobe Supervisor (LA): Selby Van Horne, Wardrobe Assistant (LA): Denny Colliver, Wardrobe Contributor: J.T. Leroy, Wardrobe Production Assistant: Olivia Mori, Wardrobe Intern: Amanda Anderson, Wardrobe Intern: Jessika Bailin, Julia Hungerford, Make-up Department Head: Mike Potter, Make-up (LA): Fleur Morell, DD Haze, Hair Supervisor: Rob Link, Asia Argento's Hair: Mike Potter, Titles/Opticals: Drew Redford, T & T Optical Effects Company, Colour Timer: Bob Frederickson, Labwork by: FotoKem, Music: Billy Corgan, Original Music: Marco 'Morgan' Castoldi, Sonic Youth, Music Supervisor: Gerry Gershman, Music Co-ordinator: Danielle Lindstrom, Assistant Music Co-ordinator: Brian Sirgutz, Music Editor: Jim Mol, Sound Designer: Sandy Gendlar, Sound Mixer: Bobby Tuccillo, Sound Mixer (LA): Al Samuels, Ron Coleman, Boom Operator: Dustin Mcshane, Boom Operator (LA): Brad Bryan, Steve Sollars, Re-recording Mixer: Stanley Kastner, Donald Lyles, Re-recordist: Shannon Potter, Supervising Sound Editor: Christopher Sheldon, Supervising Sound Editor: Sandy Berman, Dialogue Editor: Darry Hanzelik, Loop Group: Chip Sickler, Loop Group: Mark Luna, Loop Group: Travis Howard, Loop Group: Austin Hanks, Loop Group: Amanda Sickler, Loop Group: Jamieson Stern, Kathleen Lague, ADR Mixer: Donald Lyles, ADR Mixer: Shannon Potter, ADR Mixer: Felix Andreissens, Foley Supervisor: Yolanda Markopoulou, Foley Artist: Christopher Sheldon, Foley Artist: Yolanda Markopoulou, Foley Mixer: Donald Lyles, Stunt Co-ordinator: Michael Bledsoe, Stunt Rigger: Thomas Lane, Stunt Player: Dino Mucci, Stunt Player: Bob Fisher, Doug Bledsoe, Transportation Co-ordinator: Dale Lee, Transportation Co-ordinator (LA): Dale Lee, Additional Transportation: Ted Robertson, Thanks: Dario Argento, For: Jean-Yves Escoffier, T/Director Wishes to Thank the Following: Daria, T/Director Wishes to Thank the Following: Dario, Sister Fiore, EPK Director of Photography: Pascal Andre-Villa, EPK Director: Yves Montmayeur
Cast (28)
Asia Argento (Sarah), Jimmy Bennett (young Jeremiah [age 7]), Peter Fonda (grandfather), Ben Foster (fleshy boy), Ornella Muti (grandmother), Kip Pardue (Luther), Michael Pitt (Buddy), Jeremy Renner (Emerson), John Robinson (Aaron), Dylan Sprouse, Cole Sprouse (older Jeremiah [age 11]), Kara Kemp (social worker 1), Brent Almond (cop 1), David Dwyer (cop 2), David Alley (doctor), Lydia Lunch (social worker 2), Lindy Maguire (girl), Matt Schulze (Kenny), Marilyn Manson (Jackson), Jeremy Sisto (Chester), Russ Comegys (Piggly Wiggly clerk), Hasil Atkins (street musician), Lisa Stooksbury (woman in black), Chelsea Samples (nurse 1), Joy Ingram (nurse 2), Winona Ryder ([child psychologist]), Tim Armstrong ([Stinky]), Hasil Adkins ([organ grinder])
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library (14)
In: Film Review n666 February 2006  Page: 115
Title: The Heart Is Deceitful Above All ThingsAuthor: CURTIS, Adrienne Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Sight and Sound v16 n4 April 2006  Page: 89
Title: The Heart Is Deceitful Above All ThingsAuthor: LEYLAND, Matthew Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Empire n194 August 2005  Page: 40
Title: Now Showing: The Heart Is Deceitful Above All ThingsAuthor: FIELDER, Miles Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Empire n194 August 2005  Page: 65
Title: Intermission: Talent: Asia ArgentoAuthor: WISE, Damon Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Asia Argento briefly discusses her film The HEART IS DECEIT- FUL ABOVE ALL THINGS and why she is considering a move into the music business.

In: Filmmaker v14 n1 Autumn 2005  Pages: 52-55,90-92
Title: Asia ExtremeAuthor: CRAWFORD, Travis Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Filmmaker and actress Asia Argento describes her experiences of making The HEART IS DECEITFUL ABOVE ALL THINGS.

In: Film Review n659 July 2005  Page: 102
Title: The Heart is Deceitful Above All ThingsAuthor: JONES, Alan Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Film Review n659 July 2005  Pages: 46-48
Title: Asia Argento: DARK HEARTAuthor: JONES, Alan Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Director/actress Asia Argento talks about her eclectic career, the making of The HEART IS DECEITFUL ABOVE ALL and her part in LAND OF THE DEAD.

In: Sight and Sound v15 n8 August 2005  Page: 9
Title: Feeling like a thiefAuthor: BELL, James Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Director/actress Asia Argento talks about her screen adapta- tion of LeRoy's harrowing stories The HEART IS DECEITFUL ABO -VE ALL THINGS.

In: Empire n192 June 2005  Page: 45
Title: Intermission: Q&A: Asia ArgentoArticle type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Asia Argento talks about her experiences at the 2004 Cannes Film Festival and her films LAST DAYS and The HEART IS DECEITFUL ABOVE ALL THINGS.

In: Sight and Sound v15 n7 July 2005  Pages: 52-53
Title: The Heart Is Deceitful above all ThingsAuthor: SPENCER, Liese Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Screen International n1461 16 Jul 2004  Page: 23
Title: ReviewsAuthor: HUNTER, Allan Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Cannes Film Festival Catalogue vSupp n36th Directors F 2004  Page: 36
Title: [Cannes Film Festival Catalogue - vSupp n36th Directors F 2004: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
Description: Credits include production/distributor contact details.

In: Premiere v18 n4 December 2004  Pages: 28-29
Title: The Toronto Film FestivalAuthor: KENNY, Glenn Article type: Festival ReportLanguage: English

In: Empire n182 August 2004  Page: 55
Title: Talent: Asia ArgentoAuthor: JONES, Alan Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Asia Argento conmments on the heavily critical reviews given to her film The HEART IS DECEITFUL...ABOVE ALL THINGS.