Italian director Matteo Garrone (THE EMBALMER) returns with PRIMO AMORE, a harrowing psychological drama about a truly dysfunctional man. Vittorio (a striking Vitaliano Trevisan) is a goldsmith who has issues when it comes to finding a partner. A perfectionist at heart, Vittorio can't seem to find a woman that fits his ideal in body and mind. However, when he meets Sonia (Michela Cescon), he thinks he's found his dream girl. The only problem is that, according to Vittorio, the already thin Sonia could afford to lose a little more weight. What begins as a mutually loving relationship quickly descends into a nightmarish depiction of male cruelty, with Vittorio tormenting, bullying, and forcing Sonia into an anorexic state.

Known more for his writing than his acting, co-writer Trevisan is devastating as the terrifying but charming Vittorio, which adds another layer of depth to the already murky proceedings. As the tortured, innocent Sonia, Cescon delivers a brave, heartbreaking performance. In the tradition of THE PIANO TEACHER and IN MY SKIN, PRIMO AMORE is a horror film in the guise of a psychological drama, featuring stellar cinematography from Marco Onorato and a haunting score from Italian musicians Banda Osiris.

THEATRICAL RELEASE: APRIL 6, 2005 (NY)

DVD Features:

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Trailers: Original Theatrical Trailer

Vitaliano Trevisan: Actor, PRIMO AMORE (2005)
Michela Cescon: Actor, PRIMO AMORE (2005)

Matteo Garrone: Director, THE EMBALMER (2003)

Domenico Procacci: Producer/"The Station"

Matteo Garrone: Director, THE EMBALMER (2003)
Massimo Gaudioso: Screenwriter, THE EMBALMER (2003)
Vitaliano Trevisan: Actor, PRIMO AMORE (2005)

Banda Osiris: Composer, THE EMBALMER (2003)

"A skilled technician with a taste for the outre, Mr. Garrone steers his actors along nicely and shows a real talent for wringing low-key dread out of seemingly simple situations."