Mondo Macabro Asks “Who Wants To Live Forever?” With the Release of LIFESPAN

Coming to DVD, May 30

Mondo Macabro continues its tradition of unearthing the buried treasures of genre cinema with the world premiere DVD release of Alexander Whitelaw’s LIFESPAN. Mixing science fiction and horror into a thought-provoking existential thriller about the quest for everlasting life and the extremes that some men will go through to obtain it. Cult icon Klaus Kinski (For a Few Dollars More) plays the mysterious Swiss Man -- ruthless industrialist Nicolas Ulrich -- who is obsessed with a search for the elixir of life. He tricks a young American scientist (Hiram Keller) into joining him on his demonic quest, a quest that ends in suicide, death and madness. The story takes place in the atmospheric European city of Amsterdam. Its winding alleys and ancient canals trap the characters in a labyrinthine maze as they find themselves manipulated like figures on a giant chess board. Controversial in its day for the extended bondage scene featuring female star Tina Aumont (Fellini's Casanova), LIFESPAN was cut in many countries, and is presented on this DVD in its complete, uncut version. The brilliant soundtrack, unavailable for over 30 years, is by avant garde composer Terry Riley.

BONUS FEATURES
* In-depth interview with director/co-writer Alexander Whitelaw
* Feature length audio commentary from director Alexander Whitelaw.
* Production notes
* Original theatrical trailer

BASICS
Price: $24.95
Street Date: May 30, 2006
Video: Anamorphic widescreen

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