Animal Heart
2009 | 90 min | Drama
A thuggish farmer who loves his animals more than his sick wife threatens to lose everything through his behavior.
Séverine Cornamusaz
DirectorSéverine Cornamusaz is a Swiss film director known for her work in the industry. Some of her notable films include "Au sud des nuages" (2004) and "Verso" (2009). Cornamusaz has received critical acclaim for her unique storytelling style and attention to detail. While there is no public information available about major awards she has won, her contributions to Swiss cinema have solidified her reputation as a talented filmmaker.
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