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Set in Sicily, this violent crime drama tells the tale of an Italian cop who heads to a small island town to look into the death of a construction supplier. Once there he is shocked by the influence the Mafia has over the people and even himself.

When her husband goes missing during their Caribbean vacation, a woman sets off on her own to take down the men she thinks are responsible.

Felice returns to his native Rione Sanità in Naples to look after his dying mother, having lived abroad for the last forty years. Here he discovers that his old friend Oreste has become a notorious crimeboss.

A quartet of young neo-Fascists terrorise the Milanise locals while the Police mostly look the other way.

A psychotic man opens fire in a diner, murdering numerous people before killing himself. The survivors struggle in different ways following this horrendous event: a doctor doubts his own instincts and elects to use an experimental medical procedure on his wife, while a gambler believes he's on a lucky streak. A waitress begins engaging in promiscuous sex, and a young girl whose father is among the dead gains unexpected fame.

Alex is going through a midlife crisis and it has become a very difficult time for him. His marriage is struggling, he's worried about his son, and his job of killing people for his family has become the most stressful part of his life. He seeks the help of a therapist and meets a woman in the waiting room that he connects with.

Mirko and Manolo are best friends and live in the suburbs of Rome. They both live in poor conditions with their single parents, are still in school and struggle with occasional odd jobs to make ends meet. Together they share dreams of women, of sex and money, of a better life to come. Then, after killing a man in a hit-and-run one night, they get involved with the local mafia and their lives change dramatically.

In the late 1970s and early 80s, assassinations in Sicily get the attention of Communist deputy, Pio La Torre, who appeals to General Carlo Alberto Dalla Chiesa to become prefect in Palermo and take on the Mafia. Dalla Chiesa approaches the job with the same focus and methods he used in hunting down the Red Brigade.

Tommy Bundy and Sincere are best friends as well as infamous and ruthless criminals and shot-callers in the hood. Respected by many but feared by all. As the police are closing in on them and new players are looking for a come up, will their reign last?

A gang of teenage boys stalk the streets of Naples armed with hand guns and AK-47s to do their mob bosses' bidding – until they decide to be the bosses themselves.

When his young son is viciously murdered by a classmate, a grieving father with a history of violence kidnaps the child responsible, igniting a frenzied manhunt fueled by a powerful politician -- the father of the kidnapped boy.

The story of a gang of children growing up in a community of banished criminals, in a forgotten corner of the former Soviet Union. This community rejects the world outside. The only law it obeys… is its own. Against this backdrop two best friends, Kolyma and Gagarin, gradually become fierce enemies as they find themselves on opposite sides of the strict code of honour of the ‘honest criminal’ brotherhood.

Two brothers, on either side of the law, face off over organized crime in Brooklyn during the 1970s.

When a law student accidentally kills the son of a mob boss in a fight, he finds himself relentlessly pursued by the mob and the police.

In the quiet family town of Suburbicon during the 1950s, the best and worst of humanity is hilariously reflected through the deeds of seemingly ordinary people. When a home invasion turns deadly, a picture-perfect family turns to blackmail, revenge and murder.

Based on true events. A disgraced police detective seeking redemption goes undercover to expose a violent crime syndicate. But as he sinks deeper into the mob, the price for absolution may be higher than he can afford.

A mob hitman wants to retire, but his bosses don't think that's a good idea. Complications - and many bloody shootouts - ensue.

When an unexpected road rage incident puts his son in critical condition, an enraged father spirals down a dark path of emotional turmoil and vengeance.

A spectacular heist starts to unravel as the crooks take it on the lam.

The true story of Madalyn Murray O'Hair -- iconoclast, opportunist, and outspoken atheist -- from her controversial rise to her untimely demise.

A young aspiring actress has an argument with her father on the phone just before recording a self-tape. Later, as she begins to perform her part, she struggles to concentrate and can’t stop thinking about her father’s hurtful words.

Giorgio is struggling with the monotonous routine with his father, who has never appreciated him, until he decides to change his ways to turn the situation to his advantage.

Through the perspectives of the inhabitants of a provincial town, we follow the events of a dangerous love triangle.

Angela has a big revelation to make and will have to accept life's compromises.

Young Vera decides to organise a dinner for friends who haven’t seen each other for a long time. To persuade them to come, she reveals to each of them an embarrassing secret about one of the others. But things don’t go as planned, and Vera’s secret is also exposed.

Unresolved family traumas lead a young woman to make choices that go beyond all limits. When all semblance of control vanishes, the line between victim and perpetrator becomes increasingly blurred.

A young woman returns to her hometown for a brief stay, a journey that will lead her to confront her past. The homecoming becomes an opportunity to reprocess memories tied to her parents, a family marked by atypical and complex dynamics. Now an adult, the protagonist finally grasps the depth of her parents' choices, shedding new light on aspects of her childhood that once eluded her.

Two young people find themselves in a place surrounded by nature, where everything seems suspended and every gesture brings back an intimacy built up over time. Between light-hearted conversations and meaningful silences, the sound of water accompanies their words, while the boundary between reality and memory becomes increasingly blurred. An encounter that oscillates between what has been and what remains, leaving an echo in the air that is difficult to grasp.

Nando secretly prostitutes himself to survive the day, but will they manage to discover his secret?

Natura West (Marco Buti) is the owner and manager of the ranch that bears his name. One of the partners (Ilario Pascale) - apparent perhaps to a crime family - however, acts as if he is the boss of the ranch. Natura is a bored, wise and lonely fellow may seem almost subdued when, however, he decides that enough is enough: he tells Mr. Armando - perhaps a small-me boss who regulates the various riding stables in the area - his inten ons, rediscovers his true essence and reacts.

Marco and Francesca are two thieves who have planned a heist to steal a precious object: the statue of the Goddess of Fortune. The two find themselves in trouble when they are tracked down by criminals who own this rare item.

A psychologist obsessed with his patient locks her up during their first session.

Andre, a quirky young man with mental health issues, lives his life as an orphan. Every minute of his day is governed by a schedule written in pen in a diary. Nothing is left to chance. One morning, however, a slight deviation from the schedule foreshadows a major upheaval. What will happen when a little voice bursts into the life of such a unique person?

A young writer finds herself faced with a choice: to continue writing according to other people's expectations or to finally unleash her true artistic nature. In a tense confrontation with herself, she will finally make her choice.

At the gates of Cava de' Tirreni, three young people: Ugo, Diana, and Alberta are looking for a bed and breakfast to stay in. They are welcomed by Giselda, the owner, who is surrounded by an aura of enigma. Giselda invites the young people to dinner at her house, and after some hesitation, they decide to accept, but the evening will be spicier than they think.

Nanà, a slightly eccentric girl, spends her time investigating myths and unsolved cases in her town. One day, she discovers a symbol in the newspaper: a hand making the sign of the horns, and decides to follow the trail of the witch of the “ciorta,” who brings good or bad luck. Marking each discovery in her red notebook, she notices that she is being followed.

Imma is looking for a fake Neapolitan boyfriend to introduce to her mother, but she meets Omar, an Egyptian guy.

Two hearts meet, but an invisible wall stands between them. With determination and tenderness, love finds its voice.

Stuck in his motel room, Billy's luck runs out as he tries to save his straining relationship with his daughter, stay one step ahead of the cops, and devise a plan to beat a notorious crime lord before a fate worse than death arrives.

Sleight of Hand is 2016 short film directed by Aly Bérubé