Wisdom of Crocodiles (1998)
Release Year: 1998
Nation: United Kingdom
Alternative Title: Immortality
Director: Po-Chih Leong
Writer: Paul Hoffman
Production & Genre
Producer: N/A
Companies: Film Foundry Partners, Zenith Entertainment, Arts Council of England, EFD Films, Goldwyn Films
Genre: Mystery, Romance, Romance Film
Budget: N/A
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Keywords
Keywords: sacrifice, vampire, crocodile, inspector, civil engineer, asthma, romance, misdirection, urban gothic
Story
Steven, a handsome and multi-talented man, is an expert seducer who craves intimacy with women but finds that all his relationships end tragically. He meets Anne, a strong woman who seems different from his usual partners. However, their relationship takes a dark turn as it becomes clear that only one of them will survive.
Summary
Wisdom of Crocodiles (1998) is a mystery-romance film directed by Po-Chih Leong. The movie explores the destructive nature of Steven's relationships with women through his intense desire for intimacy. He finds himself drawn to Anne, but their bond proves fatal according to the film's title, which is taken from Francis Bacon's observation about crocodiles shedding tears while devouring their prey.
