The Scent of Blood(2004)
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The Scent of Blood Synopsis
A couple of bourgeois intellectuals, Carlo and Silvia, have been married for twenty years. While she lives in their flat in Rome, he spends most of his time in the country house where he writes his books, openly living with his younger lover, Lù. In return, Carlo has long accepted that her wife may have lovers, but her volatile relationship with a young neo-fascist suddenly rekindles his jealousy.
The Scent of Blood (2004) is a drama film directed by Mario Martone, released on April 2, 2004 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Fanny Ardant, Michele Placido, Giovanna Giuliani and Sergio Tramonti. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
- Director:
- Mario Martone
- Writers:
- Valerio Marchi, Goffredo Parise, Mario Martone
- Producers:
- Donatella Botti
- Cinematographer:
- Cesare Accetta
- Production:
- Mikado Film, Bianca Film, Arcapix, Babe Film
- Status:
- Released
The Scent of Blood Cast & Crew
Main cast
Fanny Ardant
as Silvia
Michele Placido
as Carlo
Giovanna Giuliani
as Lù
Sergio Tramonti
as Sergio
- Giuseppe De Marco
Giuseppe De Marco
- Daniele Fior
Daniele Fior
- Fabio Mascagni
Fabio Mascagni
Alessandro Riceci
- Luigi Rigoni
Luigi Rigoni
Francesco Scianna
Anita Bartolucci
as Carlo and Silvia's friend
Lorenzo De Angelis
as Carlo and Silvia's friend
Key crew
Directed by Mario Martone, written by Valerio Marchi, Goffredo Parise and Mario Martone, produced by Donatella Botti.
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The Scent of Blood Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 18 ratings.
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The Scent of Blood – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Scent of Blood online?
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The Scent of Blood (2004) is available to stream on Netflix. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Scent of Blood?
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The main cast of The Scent of Blood (2004) includes Fanny Ardant, Michele Placido, Giovanna Giuliani, Sergio Tramonti and Giuseppe De Marco. The film was directed by Mario Martone. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Scent of Blood released?
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The Scent of Blood was released on April 2, 2004 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is The Scent of Blood worth watching?
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The Scent of Blood (2004) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 18 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.