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Venus of Ille

Lamberto Bava / Mario Bava

Italy1979 60min Beta Color

Synopsis

A wealthy landowner uncovers a bronze statue of Venus on his property. Afterwards, he asks an antique expert, named Matthew, from another village to examine the status and confirm its wealth. Upon arrival, Matthew is stricken with love for Clara, the landowner's daughter, who bears an uncanny resemblance to the statue.

Diretor

Lamberto Bava

Son of legendary director, Mario Bava, Lamberto Bava was born in Rome and made his debut in 1980 as a director with Macabro  produced by Pupi Avati. After working as an assistant in Dario Argento's Inferno  in 1978, he continues to maintain deep contact with Dario Argento. With Demons , Mr. Bava established his own character as a filmmaker. Since then, he directed a number of successful TV horror series and films, such as Ghost Son.

Mario Bava