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Before It Had a Name (2005)
Director: Giada Colagrande
Cast: Willem Dafoe, Giada Colagrande, Seymour Cassel, Spenser Carrion Leigh
3.2Runtime90 min
RatingPG-13
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A young Italian woman inherits from her deceased lover an enigmatic modern house in the New York country side, and goes to see it for the first time. When she arrives she meets the caretaker of the house.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Before It Had a Name (2005) received a mixed critical reception, with an IMDb rating of only 3.2/10 indicating relatively poor audience reception. No major awards recognition has been reported for this drama film directed by Giada Colagrande.
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Fans of intimate, character-driven dramas will appreciate the moody, meditative tone and subtle performances in Before It Had a Name, the 2005 drama directed by Giada Colagrande and starring Willem Dafoe. The film's slow-burn exploration of grief, identity, and human connection creates a thoughtful, reflective viewing experience.
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Before It Had a Name is a 2005 film directed by Giada Colagrande and co-written by her and husband Willem Dafoe. The film premiered at the Venice Film Festival and was retitled as The Black Widow when it was released on DVD. It marked the first time Dafoe had developed a project to the point of being shot as well as the first time Colagrande had written in English.
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