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The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things

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Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2 Stars (81 Reviews)
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Edition Type: Limited Edition Slipcover
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Description

Steeped in controversy, unflinching, unforgettable. Dekanolog is proud to present Asia Argento’s adaptation of J.T. Leroy’s best selling novel The Heart is Deceitful Above All Things, a searing exploration of trauma and survival in the underside of America’s heartland. Headlining one of the most intriguing casts of the 2000s, which includes Peter Fonda, Ornella Muti, Jeremy Renner, Lydia Lunch, Ben Foster, and Winona Ryder, Argento stars as Sarah, a woman who rips her son (played at various points by Jimmy Bennett, Dylan, and Cole Sprouse) out of foster care and throws him into her transient life as a sex worker at truck stops. Leroy was later revealed to be a fabrication of author Laura Albert and her sibling-in-law Savannah Knoop, a story that broke the year after The Heart is Deceitful Above All Things was released. Argento’s

blistering second feature finds real pain in a historic hoax, traveling to dark places most directors fear to tread.

Details

Director(s): Asia Argento

Starring: Asia Argento, Dylan Sprouse, Cole Sprouse, Jeremy Renner, Lydia Lunch, Marilyn Manson, Peter Fonda, Ben Foster

Release Year: 2004

Runtime: 97 min

Aspect Ratio(s): 1.85:1

Language(s): ENG- English

Sound: DTS-HD MA 5.1

Subtitles: English SDH

Format: Blu-ray

Disc Info: Region A Blu-ray

Restoration: New 2K Restoration from the 35mm Interpositive Produced in 2023

Packaging Artist(s): Steak Mtn.

Genre: Drama

SKU: DKA010 SLIP

Bonus Content
  • Audio Commentary with Director Asia Argento and Producer Chris Hanley
  • "Lot Lizards & Meth Labs" - Behind the scenes featurette
  • "JT Under Cover" featurette
  • New York Film Premiere & Party featurette
  • US Theatrical trailer
  • Booklet essay by filmmaker Gillian Horvat
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Label Bio

Dekanalog is a film and soundtrack distribution company dedicated to the release of the most unique filmmaking voices and musical scores from around the world. Vinegar Syndrome’s sister company, OCN Distribution, is thrilled to be representing this diverse and unique home video line!

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Customer Reviews
4.2
Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars
Based on 81 reviews
79%would recommend this product
81 reviews
  • NL
    Nathan L.
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    1 week ago
    Rated 3 out of 5 stars
    Solid Movie, Tough Watch

    This one was a hard watch. I had read the book it is based on so I knew what to expect. You really have to be in a mood to experience this. The performances were really good in an over the top manner. Tread with caution.

  • BM
    Billy M.
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    3 weeks ago
    Rated 3 out of 5 stars
    Dark, gritty, visually fascinating but bleak

    Dark, gritty, visually fascinating but bleak and hard to watch. Revolving around child neglect / abuse and a drug addicted mother. Definitely not for everyone

    Quality / PackagingRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Shopping ExperienceRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
  • RJ
    Richard J.
    Flag of Netherlands
    Verified Buyer
    4 weeks ago
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Great watch

    Nice flick. . . must watch. .

    Quality / PackagingRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Shopping ExperienceRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
  • JL
    Jay L.
    Flag of United States
    Verified Buyer
    1 month ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Decent enough

    Worth a one time watch found it interesting and disturbing while shot well done made monkey

    Quality / PackagingRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Shopping ExperienceRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
  • HB
    Harald B.
    Flag of Austria
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    1 month ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Top!

    Highly underrated film in a wonderful presentation including a stunning booklet and a splendily informative audio commentary.

    Quality / PackagingRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Shopping ExperienceRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5

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