Product Details

• Actors: Kseniya Rappoport, Pierfrancesco Favino, Alessandro Haber, Claudia Gerini, Michele Placido
• Directors: Giuseppe Tornatore
• Writers: Giuseppe Tornatore, Massimo De Rita
• Producers: Laura Fattori
• Format: Color, Dolby, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
• Language: Italian
• Subtitles: English
• Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rating: R (Restricted)
• Studio: Image Entertainment
• DVD Release Date: July 21, 2009
• Run Time: 118 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0026IQTQS
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #20,654 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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Editorial Reviews

Product Description

Irena (Xenia Rappoport) is a mysterious woman with a secret who works her way into the lives of an affluent young family. She stops at nothing to become the couple's trusted maid and beloved nanny to their fragile young daughter. But deep cracks underneath Irena's dedication soon become apparent as her horrific past and chilling obsession are revealed in this dark, sensual thriller.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Everything together just right - highly recommend, July 24, 2009

By	Steve Kuehl "SLV Video" (Ben Lomond, CA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

From a director who has made some wonderful films, from one of the best composers there ever has been, and from an actress that gave a performance of a lifetime comes this incredible piece of work that I cannot recommend enough.

As far as acting, risks and film style - this should have won that year but at least it got submitted for the Academy (wrongly overlooked - probably due to content). A suspenseful tale that follows the lead woman through flashbacks and present time, with an editing style that makes the film a stand-out in storytelling. Xenia Rappaport convinced me beyond any doubt of her skill level, and even when you watch the supplemental documentary, she exudes a certain professionalism that warrants attention. A strong R rating of a film about retribution, loss, prostitution in the worst way, and an ending I did not see coming (considering all that had happened).

The DVD quality is excellent, the sound mixed perfectly for what was being asked, and the supplemental feature contains just the right amount of background material and non-cheesy interviews. Hope this does not get overlooked again.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Giuseppe Tornatore is a genius, this movie is a gem, July 21, 2009

By	Alexyos "Alexyos" (USA) - See all my reviews

Giuseppe Tornatore is a genius, this movie is a gem. Buy it and keep it in your collection. Superb acting, incredible story of human love and desperation. I cannot believe this movie did not win any Oscars.