Household saints [videorecording (DVD)] / Fine Line Features and Jonathan Demme present a Jones Entertainment Group, Newman-Guay production ; a film by Nancy Savoca ; screenplay by Richard Guay & Nancy Savoca ; produced by Richard Guay & Peter Newman ; directed by Nancy Savoca.
Renata Bad timing Many miracles of Household saints
Notes:
Originally released as a motion picture in 1993. Based on the novel by Francine Prose. "Digitally restored and remastered by Lightbox Film Center at University of the Arts (Philadelphia) in collaboration with Milestone Films with support fom Ron and Suzanne Naples." Wide screen (1.85:1). Extras: Renata (1982, Nancy Savoca's student film) ; Bad timing (1983, Nancy Savoca's student film) ; The many miracles of Household saints (2023, making-of documentary by Martina Savoca-Guay) ; Archival interviews with Jonathan Demme, Vincent D'Onofrio, Tracey Ullman, Lili Taylor, Nancy Savoca, Richard Guay, Judith Malina, Peter Newman ; New interview with Nancy Savoca and Lili Taylor by Richard Guay (courtesy of the Criterion Collection). Lili Taylor, Tracey Ullman, Vincent D'Onofrio, Michael Imperioli.
Contents:
Disc 1. The feature -- Disc 2. Bonus features.
Summary:
Nancy Savoca's star-studded indie gem Household Saints is a chronicle of a spirited Italian American New York family that perfectly balances humor, tragedy, and pathos. Joseph Santangelo is a butcher with a wicked sense of humor who 'wins' his wife Catherine in a pinochle game. Over the protests of his mother who talks to ghosts and makes deals with saints, Joseph marries Catherine. When the old lady dies, her spirit is channeled into her granddaughter Teresa who yearns to serve God. Perfectly embodying a modern-day Bernadette, Lili Taylor imbues Teresa with a mix of dedicated innocence and naivete. Executive produced by Jonathan Demme, with memorable performances from Michael Imperioli, Michael Rispoli, and Victor Argo, Household Saints showcases a unique voice in 1990s independent filmmaking.
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