Marion's Lilies

David's world falls apart when his wife Marion is murdered. Consumed by grief, he embarks on a dangerous hunt for her killer. As his obsession deepens, David becomes increasingly isolated, struggling to hold onto his sanity.

As the line between justice and vengeance blurs, he’s forced to confront a chilling truth: is he chasing the killer, or is he becoming the very monster he sought to destroy?

  • Marcello Mantero
    Director
    Obscurus
  • Marcello Mantero
    Writer
    Obscurus
  • Elena Righi
    Writer
  • Dorian Bagnoud
    Producer
    Obscurus
  • Neil Bishop
    Key Cast
    "David "
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  • Pip Boulter
    Key Cast
    "The Mother"
  • John Britton
    Key Cast
    "Andy"
  • Melissa Kate Steven
    Key Cast
    "Marion"
    DoubleDown, Ananke, The Magic Penguin
  • James Viller
    Key Cast
    "Alexander"
    Obscurus, Strike
  • Max Slater
    Director of Photography
    You're a Psychopath, I Love You
  • Ben Sapir
    1st AD
    You're a Psychopath, I Love You
  • Dar Abbi Williams
    Casting Director
    Dessert, Orgasmic, Ananke
  • Saj Mirpuri
    Editor
    Walking Fernando
  • Jonathan Henrich
    Original Score Composer
    Obscurus
  • Petra Schauer
    Executive Producers
  • Dorian Bagnoud
    Executive Producers
    Obscurus
  • Mirage Entertainment
    Production Company
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Thriller, Drama, Horror
  • Runtime:
    38 minutes 8 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 10, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    22,000 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.39:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Marcello Mantero

Marcello Mantero is an Italian-German writer and director who graduated in filmmaking from MetFilm School London.

He has directed several short films, including "Obscurus", a psychological thriller that has received critical acclaim at various film festivals worldwide.

Marcello recently completed his latest short film, "Marion’s Lilies", which is set to begin its festival run in 2025.

He is currently developing his feature film debut in collaboration with his friend and producer, Dorian Bagnoud, with plans to start production in early 2026.

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Director Statement

"I have always been captivated by the world of Noir, Thriller, and Giallo. However, this story isn’t a classic ‘whodunnit’ or ‘cop vs killer’ chase. Instead, it’s told from the perspective of a mourning man, forced to make the impossible choice of seeking retribution against the person who took his loved one.

With this film, I want to immerse the audience in the protagonist’s psyche, inviting them to confront the unthinkable - losing a loved one at the hands of a murderer. And, perhaps more importantly, I want them to ponder: Could they hold onto their sanity, or would they succumb to the darkness in such a harrowing situation?"

— Marcello Mantero