The Cardinal and the Corpse

1992Movie39 min

80
GreatGoodWatch score

An eccentric, slow-burning documentary movie about a real life story.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for scares, adrenaline or warmth.

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Story

‘The Cardinal and the Corpse' marks the beginning of Petit’s loose partnership with writer Iain Sinclair. There’s a nod towards narrative here involving a book-search launched by graphic novelist Alan Moore and a dealer (the dapper but barking Driffield), but it’s little more than an excuse to showcase a number of authors and other miscreants.

Feels like

  • Literary Documentary
  • Cult Figures
  • Obsessive Book Collecting
  • Intellectual Intrigue
  • Eccentric Personalities
  • Experimental Filmmaking
  • Urban Exploration
  • Dialogue-Driven
  • Niche Cultural Study

Crew

Produced by
Janine Marmot
Music by
Rudi Buckle

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

June 1, 1992 · 39 min · Documentary

Released
June 1, 1992
Runtime
39 min
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom