Illuminata (1998)
Release Year: 1998
Nation: Japan, Spain, United States of America
Alternative Title: Illuminaten, Häivähdys paratiisista, Kun esirippu sulkeutuu
Director: John Turturro
Writer: Brandon Cole, John Turturro
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: CDI, GreeneStreet Films, JVC, Overseas FilmGroup, Sogepaq
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romantic Comedy
Awards & Similar
Awards: N/A
Similar:
Keywords
Keywords: critic, playwright
Story
In the early 20th century, Tuccio, the resident playwright of a theatre repertory company, presents his new play 'Illuminata' to the company owners. They reject it, deeming it unfinished, sparking intrigue among the theatre troupe's members. Influential critic Bevalaqua and theatre star Celimene become involved in this drama.
Summary
John Turturro's 'Illuminata' (1998) is a comedy-drama set within the backdrop of a theatre repertory company at the turn of the 20th century. The film centers around playwright Tuccio and his unfinished play, 'Illuminata', which causes tension among the company members when it is rejected by its owners. Key figures like influential critic Bevalaqua and renowned actress Celimene become entangled in this theatre-world intrigue.
