The Belly of an Architect

1987 · 118 MIN · IMDB 6.9 · 6,452 VOTES · DIR. Peter Greenaway

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Overview

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.

Dialogue Timeline — 1,096 lines

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00:01:48 What a way to enter Italy.
00:06:18 and cutting the tape.
00:10:36 He wears a matching tie bar and cuff links.
00:15:20 Over there, you can see the Colosseum.
00:17:59 Do you believe in the virgin birth, Mr. Kracklite?
00:21:37 Of course he's all right.
00:28:58 Monday, May 20.
00:32:46 You could have waited for me downstairs.
00:36:15 This is the first time the Victor Emmanuel Building is being used for an exhibition.
00:38:51 Rome in ruins has had more influence on architecture...
00:43:58 Why didn't they ask me?
00:49:52 We'll be able to make another deposit in one month.
00:53:15 otherwise we'll lose them.
01:02:58 Lately, stairs.
01:05:45 That was a long time ago.
01:09:53 I gave it to myself.
01:18:25 I'm sorry, but there is no film in the camera.
01:21:29 He should be here to deal with this.
01:25:53 He's snapped you up very quickly, hasn't he?
01:28:36 Where are you going?
01:33:02 He's dead. Died screaming.
01:37:00 the folly of so many dead, don't you think?
01:42:20 That's right!
02:00:00 of blue matte emulsion...

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed1,096
Dialogue density9.3 lines / min
First line00:01:48
Final line02:00:00

Production Record

DirectorPeter Greenaway
LanguageEnglish
IMDb votes6,452