rome, italy,architect,architecture,older man younger woman relationship,illness,exhibition,failing marriage,grotesque,stomach

The Belly of an Architect (1987)

Poster for The Belly of an Architect

Art is the food for madness.

The American architect Kracklite arrives in Italy, supervising an exhibiton for a French architect, Boullée, famous for his oval structures. Tirelessly dedicated to the project, Kracklite's marriage quickly dissolves along with his health.

Cast & Crew

Director
Peter Greenaway
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    Stourley Kracklite Brian Dennehy
  • Profile picture of Chloe Webb
    Louisa Kracklite Chloe Webb
  • Profile picture of Lambert Wilson
    Caspasian Speckler Lambert Wilson
  • Profile picture of Sergio Fantoni
    Io Speckler Sergio Fantoni
  • Profile picture of Stefania Casini
    Flavia Speckler Stefania Casini
  • Profile picture of Vanni Corbellini
    Frederico Vanni Corbellini
  • Profile picture of Alfredo Varelli
    Julio Alfredo Varelli
  • Profile picture of Geoffrey Copleston
    Caspetti Geoffrey Copleston

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Keywords

  • rome, italy
  • architect
  • architecture
  • older man younger woman relationship
  • illness
  • exhibition
  • failing marriage
  • grotesque
  • stomach