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Drowning by Numbers

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Original title

Drowning by Numbers

Year

1988

Running time

121 min.

Country

United Kingdom

Director

Peter Greenaway

Screenwriter

Peter Greenaway

Cast

Music

Michael Nyman

Cinematography

Sacha Vierny

Producer

Film Four International

Genre

Comedy. Drama | Black Comedy. Family Relationships. Crime. Cult movie. Ensemble Film

Synopsis

An ironic black comedy of love and death that takes place in a lyrically beautiful landscape. Three related women, all named Cissie Colpitts share a solidarity for one another which brings about three copy-cat drownings. The local coroner is in love with all three women and helps to disguise the murders.

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Awards: 1988: Cannes Film Festival: Best Artistic Contribution. Official Selection

1991: Seattle International Film Festival: Best Director

1989: Warsaw International Film Festival: Winner Audience Award

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