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Street of Mirrors

Street of Mirrors (1983)

Apr 14, 1983 1h 22m Crime Thriller Horror Mystery

Francesca, a magistrate, seems happily married to a successful and wealthy engineer. They prepare to spend a holiday together when Francesca is instructed to shed light on the mysterious death of a girl, Rosa Franceschi, who threw herself from the terrace of her house. Francesca interrogates friends and neighbours of the victim, especially Veronica Marini who, living opposite the victim's apartment, followed the whole story. This is how she discovers her husband's affair with Rosa Franceschi and her involvement in the girl's suicide or murder.

Directed by Giovanna Gagliardo

Cast

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Nicole Garcia
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Nicole Garcia

as Francesca

Milva
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Milva

as Veronica

Heinz Bennent
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Heinz Bennent

as Gianfranco

Claudio Bigagli
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Claudio Bigagli

as Giuseppe

Massimo Serato
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Massimo Serato

as Councillor Bianchi

Carlo Cartier
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Carlo Cartier

as

Girolamo Marzano
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Girolamo Marzano

as

Cristina Rinaldi
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Cristina Rinaldi

as

Crew

Director
  • Giovanna Gagliardo
Writer
  • Jean Gruault
  • Giovanna Gagliardo

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Thematic Analysis

This Crime/Thriller/Horror/Mystery film explores themes of fear and survival, delving into the psychological aspects of human nature when confronted with the unknown. Street of Mirrors presents a unique perspective on the horror genre by focusing on the psychological terror rather than relying on typical jump scares.

Director Giovanna Gagliardo brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to pacing and visual storytelling creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.

Released in 1983, the film exists within a cultural context that now offers viewers historical perspective on the social issues of that era. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.

Did You Know?

  • The production of Street of Mirrors took approximately 29 months from pre-production to final cut.
  • The final cut of the film runs for 82 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 111 minutes long.
  • The costume department created over 119 unique costume pieces for the production.
  • The director insisted on using practical effects whenever possible, reserving CGI for only the most necessary scenes.
  • The screenplay went through 9 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.

Historical Context

  • In 1983, when this film was released:
  • Economic policies were shifting toward deregulation in many Western countries.
  • The Cold War was entering its final phase.
  • Independent cinema was growing in influence, challenging the dominance of major studios.

How This Film Stands Out

Details

  • Release Date: April 14, 1983
  • Runtime: 1h 22m

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