Gardenia (1979) LE Slipcover 88 Films UK - Blu-ray Region B Drafthouse BLUE VELVET exposes the dark

BLUE VELVET exposes the dark underbelly of the American Dream

the unlikely hero battles freaks

a video essay by Eugenio Ercolani on producer Dino De Laurentiis

It’s beautiful while it lasts

Gardenia (1979) LE Slipcover 88 Films UK - Blu-ray Region B Drafthouse BLUE VELVET exposes the darkIn the criminal underworld of Rome, Gardenia (Franco Califano) reigns as a suave and respected figure within the citys organized crime scene. But when a powerful new drug syndicate muscles in on his territory, the old school gangster is forced to fight back igniting a brutal war for control of the streets. Torn between loyalty, pride, and survival, Gardenia must decide how far hell go to protect his empire and his code. Stylish, gritty, and soaked in