
Pulse(2001)
In the immense city of Tokyo, the darkness of the afterlife lures some of its inhabitants who are desperately trying to escape the sadness and isolation of the modern world.


“Come closer...and see!”
After a wildlife biologist (Marco Marchese) becomes trapped on the wrong side of the river while collecting data, he comes across an abandoned village. Taking shelter, he begins to suspect he may be sharing the grounds with more than just boar and deer.

Renzo Gariup
Slovenian Man

Marco Marchese
Marco Contrada
Lidia Zabrieszach
Slovenian Woman
Across the River is a thriller, horror, mystery film released in 2013 exploring themes of isolation, trapped, nature, atmospheric, biologist, dread. Directed by Lorenzo Bianchini, it stars Renzo Gariup, Marco Marchese, Lidia Zabrieszach. After a wildlife biologist (Marco Marchese) becomes trapped on the wrong side of the river while collecting data, he comes across an abandoned village. Taking shelter, he begins to suspect he may be sharing the grounds with more than just boar and deer.
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