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To mark the bicentennial of the birth of Edgar Allan Poe: January 19th, 2009, this adaptation of Poe's dark and twisted tale of vengeance.

Shot on 35mm film, using only available light and in-camera special effects, including double-exposure on an adapted, hand-cranked, hand-held 35mm camera -- possibly a first, on a period costume drama!


Produced & Directed by Mario Cavalli

Anton Blake : Montressor
Patrick Monkton : Fortunato

Adaptation : Richard Deakin
Production Design : Bruce Hill
Photography : Simon Carter
Editing : Quin Williams
Sound Editing : Terry Brown
Music : Edmund Butt

Running time: 15 min
Produced at: a.k.a pizazz

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  • kahve 3 years ago
    wonderful! perfect!
  • Mario Cavalli plus 3 years ago
    Thank you!
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  • Wayne Avanson plus 3 years ago
    oo.

    some lovely images in this Mario. going to watch it again later when I have more time. Nice work dude!!
  • Mario Cavalli plus 3 years ago
    Thanks Wayne. Something of a departure from my usual MO. Shot on film, very little digital post production, almost all special effects done in-camera. Great work from Simon, the DP and especially the actors, Anton and Patrick.
  • Wayne Avanson plus 3 years ago
    fine work from everyone I would say. Really nice atmosphere in there. Atmosphere is one of the hardest things to capture I reckon.
  • Wayne Avanson plus 3 years ago
    Yup. Brilliant. Hey, that Montressor has a hell of a jawline doesn't he? Great in that torchlight…

    Where's this to be shown Mario?
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  • Georges LeGrande 3 years ago
    Bravo. Many an adaptation of Poe's tales are usually kitsch, but this is comparatively well done. You have maintained the dialogue throughout and even Fortunato's terrible cough. Well done.

    'There came forth in return only a jingling of the bells. My heart grew sick ... '
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  • Lee 2 years ago
    Great DOF effects
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  • Amanda Jones 2 years ago
    I just taught this story to my freshman English students. I asked them to create a storyboard on the short story. They turn in their projects next week. I can't wait to show them your beautiful adaption to illustrate how this story can truly unfold in film. Bravo!
  • Mario Cavalli plus 2 years ago
    Thanks for the compliment!

    In the US and Canada, DVD and VHS versions for educational use are available for purchase through Films Media Group:

    preview.tinyurl.com/yjee3h8

    Good luck with the assignment. I'm sure the results will be fascinating!
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  • Americo J R 3 months ago
    I am a bit late to this video, but it is fantastic! Bravo on a job well done! I think this has been one of the best Poe videos I have seen so far!
  • Mario Cavalli plus 3 months ago
    Thank you very much, Americo!
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