An inside look at Italy's modern-day crime families, the Camorra in Naples and Caserta. Based on a book by Roberto Saviano. Power, money and blood: these are the "values" that the residents of the Province of Naples and Caserta have to face every day. They hardly ever have a choice and are forced to obey the rules of the Camorra. Only a lucky few can even think of leading a normal life.
Direction
Garrone's five-thread structure feels like a documentary that happens to be fiction.
Cinematography
Marco Onorato shoots Naples as a concrete labyrinth closing in.
Acting
Non-professionals from actual Camorra territory bring devastating authenticity.
Director
Matteo Garrone
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Author Roberto Saviano has lived under police protection since publication; the film's release intensified death threats against him.
The Camorra reportedly attempted to have the film banned from Naples theaters — free publicity that backfired spectacularly.
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