"Desire. Envy. Obsession."

2015

2h 14m

6.4(1759 votes)

Romance

Fantasy

Horror

Overview

The Queen of Selvascura risks everything to be a mother; the King of Roccaforte falls in love with the voice of a mysterious girl; the King of Altomonte becomes obsessed with a flea and neglects his daughter.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Salma Hayek Pinault

Queen of Longtrellis

Vincent Cassel

King of Strongcliff

Toby Jones

King of Highhills

Shirley Henderson

Imma

Hayley Carmichael

Dora

Bebe Cave

Violet

Stacy Martin

Young Dora

Christian Lees

Elias

Jonah Lees

Jonah

Guillaume Delaunay

Ogre

Creative team

Directed by: Matteo Garrone
Written by: Ugo Chiti
Massimo Gaudioso
Produced by: Matteo Garrone
Jeremy Thomas

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