Valerio Mastandrea

The First Beautiful Thing follows a strong and optimistic mother raising her two children against all odds.

Inspired by real events in the Rome of the late 1970s, early 1980s which are chronicled in the evocatively-titled book The Clockwork Orange Gang, Scent of the Night marked Caligari's comeback with a bang. His belated and much-awaited follow-up to Toxic Love polarized and baffled critics and audiences alike, who seemingly couldn't cope with his reboot of the poliziottesco (Italo cop movie) from the 1970s. A real shame, because Caligari elevates a fast-moving thriller about the violent street-and-home-robbery career of a former policeman and his gang-mates to a poignant social-political metaphor. Featuring an iconic performance by Valerio Mastrandrea and interspersed with cinéphile homages ranging from Melville to Bresson, Scent of the Night is the ultimate Italian cult movie of the 1990s. A politically incorrect indictment of a time when the seeds of the vapid hedonism of the Berlusconi age were sown.

In this moving comedic drama set in postwar Rome, a working-class woman dreams of a better future for herself and her daughter while facing abuse at the hands of her domineering husband. When a mysterious letter arrives, she discovers the courage to change the circumstances of her life. An Italian box office phenomenon and winner of six Italian Academy Awards.

A cartoonist in Rome with his armadillo-for-a-conscience reflects on his path in life and a would-be love as he and his friends travel outside the city.

In this political satire, an elected official flees his post to chase a former lover and his Medici-esque twin is drafted in to take his place.

When an old friend returns to the neighborhood, Zerocalcare wants to help him find his place back in the world. But what's the right thing to do?

From campy lies to sexy surprises, this collection of vignettes captures the follies of several men as they fumble with fidelity and relationships.

Tangled up with blackmail and crooked cops, the son of a former gangster seeks out his father’s old friends, who risk everything to save him.

Captured by a ruthless gang of criminals, master thief Diabolik (Giacomo Gianniotti) and Inspector Ginko find themselves face to face, locked in a cell with no way out. Certain of facing an inevitable death, Diabolik reveals his mysterious origin story. Meanwhile, Eva Kant (Miriam Leone) and Altea (Monica Bellucci) are desperately looking for them. Will the paths of the two rivals cross again?

Diabolik (Giacomo Gianniotti) and Eva Kant (Miriam Leone) seem to have planned the perfect heist, but a trap set by the cunning Inspector Ginko puts their partnership to the test. Feeling betrayed, Eva offers to help the inspector capture Diabolik. But Ginko must also deal with the unexpected arrival of the Duchess of Vallenberg (Monica Bellucci)...

Called to Rome to stop an imminent terrorist bombing, a soldier desperately seeks news of his imprisoned brother -- a rebel with knowledge that could thwart the attack. Navigating the capital's darkened streets, he races to a series of ominous encounters to keep the Vatican from being blown to bits.

The rules of Dinner Club: you have to love food, good company and traveling. Carlo Cracco will undertake six trips across Italy to rediscover its most authentic cuisine. With him six famous actors: one for each destination. His challenge on the way back? He will have to teach each of them how to cook a perfect dinner. Here good food will tell six stories: those of their travel, and life.