Crime Novel (2005)
Directed by Michele Placido
The film is subtitled in English.
A criminal known as The Lebanese has a dream: to conquer the underworld of Rome. To carry out this feat without precedent he puts together a ruthless and highly organized gang. Their progress and changes in leadership take place for over twenty-five years, from the 1970s into the ’90s, and are inseparably intertwined with the dark history of modern Italy: terrorism, kidnappings, and corruption at the highest levels of government. Throughout these years Police Lieutenant Scialoia sticks to the gang’s trail, trying both to bring them to justice and to win the heart of Dandy’s girlfriend Patrizia.
This criminal drama was highly acclaimed and won 15 awards. It is based on Giancarlo De Cataldo’s 2002 novel, which is in turn inspired by the Banda della Magliana’s true story.
Tuesday, July 4th
6:00 PM (Entry 5:30 PM onwards)
Venue: Italian Cultural Centre, Chanakyapuri
No registration is required.
Please bring a govt-issued ID card.
Entry closes at 6:10 PM.