Cristian Solimeno, born in London in 1975, is an English actor known for his role in The Mother of Tears (2007), part of Dario Argento's acclaimed horror trilogy. In this film, he contributes to the unsettling atmosphere that defines Argento's work, embodying the tension and dread that permeates the narrative. Solimeno's background in British television and film adds a unique layer to his performance, showcasing his ability to navigate the dark themes of cult cinema. His portrayal in The Mother of Tears exemplifies the genre's blend of visceral horror and psychological intrigue.
The Mother of Tears
While excavating outside of a cemetery in the countryside, the workers accidentally find the coffin of the noble Oscar de la Vallée chained to a small urn buried since 1815. Monsignor Brusca orders to rebury the coffin inside the cemetery and sends the sealed urn to the director of the Museum of Ancient Art in Rome, Michael Pierce, who is an expert in mysticism and occult science, to confirm his fears. However, Michael's assistant Giselle Mares decides to open the urn with the student of Art Restoration and Archeology and Michael's lover Sarah Mandy. While opening, she hurts her finger and drops blood on a magic red tunic, resurrecting the evil witch Mater Lachrymarum, who immediately spreads a wave of violence, death and destruction in Rome and attracts witches from everywhere. While visiting Padre Johannes seeking answers, Sarah meets Marta Calussi that tells that Mater Lachrymarum is trying to bring the second age of witches after the falling of Rome with chaos and human despair. Further, Sarah's mother was a powerful white witch that dared to fight against the evil black witch and Sarah has inherited her abilities and is the last hope to stop the evil witch.
