Il maledetto (2022)
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Manuela Cacciamani
Companies: Apulia Film Commission, One More Pictures, RAI Cinema
Genre: Drama
Budget: N/A
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Keywords
Keywords: macbeth
Story
Il maledetto (The Damned) follows Michele Anacondia, a criminal associated with the Apulian mafia, whose wife urges him to strive for greater power. After their son dies in an ambush, Michele retaliates by killing half of the rival gang, earning him promotion from the boss. However, when his enemies burn down his residence, he takes them in, leading to a plot twist where Michele kills the godfather and assumes control of the Sacra Corona. His thirst for power, however, ultimately leads him into madness.
Summary
Il maledetto (2022) is an Italian dramatic crime thriller directed by Giulio Base. Inspired by Shakespeare's Macbeth, it tells the story of Michele Anacondia, a mobster seeking to rise through the ranks of the Apulian mafia at any cost. Set against the backdrop of southern Italy's organized crime scene, the film explores themes of ambition, revenge, and the devastating consequences of unchecked power.
