'' The Embalmer '' ( , also known as '' The Taxidermist '' ) is a 2002 Italian noir-drama film directed by Matteo Garrone . The film was selected for the Quinzaine des Realisateurs in the 2002 Cannes Film Festival as '' L'etrange monsieur Peppino '' . The plot is based on real events . For his performance in the film Ernesto Mahieux won the David di Donatello for Best Supporting Actor . The film was also awarded with a David di Donatello for Best Script and two Nastro d'Argento awards for best editing and best producer
2002 Cannes Film Festival
2002 Cannes Film Festival
The Embalmer (2002 film)