Two Deaths (Original title)2 Deaths (Help search title)
Dates: 1994 (Copyright), 14 June 1996 (Release)Country: United KingdomDirector: Nicolas Roeg
Synopsis: Set during the time of the deaths of the Ceaucescus in Romania. Drama revolving around a reunion dinner hosted by Doctor Daniel Pavenic. During the course of the evening details of the personal lives of the guests are revealed through flashbacks. In particular, the guests are surprised to learn of a lifelong affair between Daniel and Ana, the reserved and beautiful woman who serves them.
Genre: Drama
Releases
Date: 14 June 1996Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Rankcolor - Sound - DolbyRuntime: 102 mins Length: 9298 FeetDialogue (original): English
Title: Film reviewsAuthor: LoBRUTTO, Vincent Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Empire n85 July 1996 Pages: 64-68
Title: you dahty old man!Author: CAVANAGH, David Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Nicolas Roeg where he discusses several of his films including his latest work, TWO DEATHS. [Includes a list of some of the more disturbing scenes from his films].
In: Sight and Sound v6 n6 June 1996 Page: 53
Title: reviewsAuthor: FELPERIN, Leslie Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International vProd nGuide Mifed 27/10/96 Page: 30
Title: [Screen International - vProd nGuide Mifed 27/10/96: no known title]Article type: AdvertisementLanguage: English
In: Variety 16 Oct 1995 Page: 96
Title: [Variety - 16 Oct 1995: no known title]Author: GAYDOS, Steven Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1024 8 Sep 1995 Page: 29
Title: ReviewsAuthor: SEGUIN, Denis Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v339 n22 17 Oct 1995 Page: 10,14
Title: Film reviewAuthor: BYRGE, Duane Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n951 1 Apr 1994 Page: 8
Title: [Screen International - n951 1 Apr 1994: no known title]Article type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n960 3 Jun 1994 Page: 22
Title: [Screen International - n960 3 Jun 1994: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n968 29 Jul 1994 Page: 18
Title: European productionArticle type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n962 17 Jun 1994 Page: 17
Title: Two DeathsAuthor: SHACKLETON, Liz Article type: Prod. ReportLanguage: English
In: Eyepiece v15 n4 Aug/Sep 1994 Page: 33,35
Title: Two Deaths.Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Location report on the final day of shooting, considering the film, stock and techniques used, and problems encountered. Plus, crew list.
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(1)
Accessible materials to view(1)
Description: VHS cassetteBFI identifier: C-905774
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
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Description: VHS cassetteBFI identifier: C-905774
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Dates: 1994 (Copyright), 14 June 1996 (Release)Country: United KingdomDirector: Nicolas Roeg
Synopsis: Set during the time of the deaths of the Ceaucescus in Romania. Drama revolving around a reunion dinner hosted by Doctor Daniel Pavenic. During the course of the evening details of the personal lives of the guests are revealed through flashbacks. In particular, the guests are surprised to learn of a lifelong affair between Daniel and Ana, the reserved and beautiful woman who serves them.
Genre: Drama
Releases
Date: 14 June 1996Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Rankcolor - Sound - DolbyRuntime: 102 mins Length: 9298 FeetDialogue (original): English
Credits
(114)
©: BBC, a BBC Films production: BBC Films, With the participation of: British Screen, Production Services (Romania): Studio Cinematografic Bucuresti S.A., International Sales by: The Sales Company, Executive Producer: Allan Scott, Executive Producer: Jonathan Olsberg, Executive Producer: Mark Shivas, Developed by: Luc Roeg, Developed by Luc Roeg for: Dakota Films, Developed with the support of the European Script Fund of the MEDIA Programme: European Script Fund, Produced by: Carolyn Montagu, Luc Roeg, Associate Producer: John Rushton, Production Executive for BBC: Geoffrey Paget, Production Co-ordinator: Marie-Gabrielle Blake, Production Accountant: Sarah Daman, Cashier: Janet Moxam, Carole Brooks, Location Manager: Terence Banks, Location Manager: Kate Power, Post-production Co-ordinator: Lucy Ainsworth-Taylor, Production Secretary: Harriet Dale, 1st Assistant Director: Dermot Boyd, 2nd Assistant Director: Nicki Ballantyne, 3rd Assistant Director: Susie Harmsworth, Script Supervisor: Glen Howarth, Casting: Celestia Fox, Screenplay by: Allan Scott, Based on the Novel 'The Two Deaths of Señora Puccini' by: Stephen Dobyns, Director of Photography: Witold Stok, Camera Operator: Rodrigo Gutierrez, Focus Puller: Jeremy Hiles, Clapper Loader: Ashley Bond, Gaffer: John Donoghue, John Harman, Best Boy: Steve Phelps, Electrician: Brian Sullivan, Electrician: Tony Burns, Electrician: Seamus O'Kane, Electrician: J J Burns, Mark Funnel, Grip: Gary Hutchings, Robin Stone, Stills Photograper: Simon Mein, Special Effects: Stuart Brisdon, Digital Film Effects: The Moving Picture Company, Rigger: Danny Euston, Editor: Tony Lawson, Assistant Editor: Julian Rodd, 2nd Assistant Editor: Liz Roe, Production Designer: Don Taylor, Graphic Designer: Liz Friedman, Art Director: Charmian Adams, Set Dresser: John Bush, Art Photography: Michael Woods, Prop Master: Brian Lofthouse, Standby Propman: Malcolm Benstead, Eddie Macmahon, Art Department Runner: Donald Taylor, Construction Manager: Roger Wilkins, Stand-by Painter: Rocky Franklin, Derek Honeybun, Stand-by Carpenter: Joe Willmott, Frank Saunders, Costume Designer: Elizabeth Waller, Costume Assistant: Kirsten Wing, David Murphy, Make-up & Hair Designer: Ann Buchanan, Assistant Make-up: Melissa Lackersteen, Jill Hornby, Colour by: Rank Film Laboratories, Photographed on: AGFA, Music by: Hans Zimmer, Pianist: Harry Gregson-Williams, Conductor: Nick Glennie-Smith, Music Recorded at: Snake Ranch (London), Music Researcher: Julian Stewart Lindsay, [Production] Sound Mixer: Jim Greenhorn, Boom Operator: Christian Joyce, Dubbing Mixer: Paul Carr, Remixed at Pinewood: John Hayward, Sound Editor: Rodney Glenn, Assistant Sound Editor: Philip Alton, Dialogue Editor: John Downer, Stunt Arranger: Nicholas Powell, Stunt Performer: Marc Cass, Stunt Performer: Stuart Clark, Stunt Performer: Dave Cronnelly, Stunt Performer: Steve Griffin, Stunt Performer: Ian Jay, Stunt Performer: Vincent Keane, Stunt Performer: Dianne Kelly, Stunt Performer: Tim Lawrence, Stunt Performer: Tom Lucy, Stunt Performer: Tina Maskell, Stunt Performer: Gareth Milne, Stunt Performer: Stephen Whyment, Nick Wilkinson, Food Stylist: Debbie Brodie, Food Stylist Assistant: Catherine Tidy, Insurance Brokers: Rollins Hudig Hall, Nurse: Gale Somerville, Dialogue Coach: Catherine Charlton, Armourer: Jocelyn Skottowe, Unit Publicist: Paul Almond, Unit Driver: Roy Hyatt, Peter Richardson, Camera and Grip Equipment supplied by: Cine Europe, Lighting Equipment by: Arri Bell Lighting, 4x4 Quad bike supplied by: Kawasaki (UK) Ltd, Unit Caterers: Bon Appetit, Special Thanks to: Robert Warr
Cast
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Michael Gambon (Daniel Pavenic), Sonia Braga (Ana Puscasu), Patrick Malahide (George Bucsan), Nickolas Grace (Marius Vernescu), Ion Caramitru (Carl Dalakis), Sevilla Delofski (Ilena), Ravil Isyanov (lieutenant), Matthew Terdre (Leon), John Shrapnel (Cinca), Karl Tessler (Roberto Constantin), Lisa Orgolini (young Ana), Niall Refoy (young Pavenic), Andrew Tiernan (Captain Jorgu), Rade Serbedzija (Colonel George Lapadus), Laura Davenport (Marta), Amanda Royle (Cora Bucsan)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(12)
In: Films in Review v47 n7/8 Jul/Aug 1996 Page: 95Title: Film reviewsAuthor: LoBRUTTO, Vincent Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Empire n85 July 1996 Pages: 64-68
Title: you dahty old man!Author: CAVANAGH, David Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Nicolas Roeg where he discusses several of his films including his latest work, TWO DEATHS. [Includes a list of some of the more disturbing scenes from his films].
In: Sight and Sound v6 n6 June 1996 Page: 53
Title: reviewsAuthor: FELPERIN, Leslie Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International vProd nGuide Mifed 27/10/96 Page: 30
Title: [Screen International - vProd nGuide Mifed 27/10/96: no known title]Article type: AdvertisementLanguage: English
In: Variety 16 Oct 1995 Page: 96
Title: [Variety - 16 Oct 1995: no known title]Author: GAYDOS, Steven Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1024 8 Sep 1995 Page: 29
Title: ReviewsAuthor: SEGUIN, Denis Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v339 n22 17 Oct 1995 Page: 10,14
Title: Film reviewAuthor: BYRGE, Duane Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n951 1 Apr 1994 Page: 8
Title: [Screen International - n951 1 Apr 1994: no known title]Article type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n960 3 Jun 1994 Page: 22
Title: [Screen International - n960 3 Jun 1994: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n968 29 Jul 1994 Page: 18
Title: European productionArticle type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n962 17 Jun 1994 Page: 17
Title: Two DeathsAuthor: SHACKLETON, Liz Article type: Prod. ReportLanguage: English
In: Eyepiece v15 n4 Aug/Sep 1994 Page: 33,35
Title: Two Deaths.Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Location report on the final day of shooting, considering the film, stock and techniques used, and problems encountered. Plus, crew list.
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(1)
Accessible materials to view(1)
Description: VHS cassetteBFI identifier: C-905774
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Video materials(1)
Description: VHS cassetteBFI identifier: C-905774
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access