Black Souls (2014)

The story of three brothers, the sons of a shepherd, close to the ndrangheta and of their divided soul.

Director:

Francesco Munzi

Writers:

Gioacchino Criaco (novel), Francesco Munzi (screenplay)

Stars:

Marco Leonardi, Peppino Mazzotta, Fabrizio Ferracane

22 wins & 18 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Marco Leonardi	...	Luigi
Peppino Mazzotta	...	Rocco
Fabrizio Ferracane	...	Luciano
Barbora Bobulova	...	Valeria
Anna Ferruzzo	...	Antonia
Giuseppe Fumo	...	Leo
Pasquale Romeo	...	Ercole
Vito Facciolla	...	Pasquale
Aurora Quattrocchi	...	Rosa
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Bruno Armando
Isabella Bandini
Carlos Bardem	...	Miguel
Antonio Brescia
Lucia Catanzariti
Domenico Centamore	...	Rosario

Storyline

The story of three brothers, the sons of a shepherd, close to the ndrangheta and of their divided soul.

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Plot Keywords:

female rear nudity | stripper | betrayal | strip club | hearse | 

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Genres:

Crime | Drama

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Country:

Italy France

Language:

Italian

Release Date:

18 September 2014 (Italy)

Also Known As:

Almas Negras

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$6,286, 12 April 2015

Gross USA:

$101,088

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$1,278,360

Company Credits

Production Co:

Cinemaundici, Babe Film, Rai Cinema

Technical Specs

Runtime:

109 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

Steal Compass/Drive North/Disappear
Written by Set Fire to Flames
Performed by Set Fire to Flames
© Rough Trade Publishing Ltd.
(P) Set Fire to Flames, 2001
Editore per L'Italia: Universal Music Publishing Ricordi SRL.

User Reviews

A different kind of gangster film. Highly recommended!

Italy seems to be one step ahead in the production of quality crime films. After the majestic ''Suburra'', this film travels the viewer to the Italian south where we are introduced to three brothers Luciano, Rocco and Luigi who spend their lives inside the omnipotent organized crime complex which is known as ndrangheta (the word is derived for the greek synonym of bravery). Luciano is retired from this lifestyle and is now devoted to his family, a young son (Leo) who seems eager to follow the steps of his criminal uncles. There is nothing flashy or glamorizing about the film's depiction of the mafia lifestyle, ''Anime Nere'' is a rather reserved character-based movie placing the emphasis on the problematic family dynamics and the emotional ordeals of the main characters. This is supported by the stellar performances of all the main actors, in my opinion, Marco Leonardi stands out as the mercurial and tough Luigi, and the direction is exquisite using the beautiful landscape as a marker of the protagonists' feelings. If you are looking for another ''Goodfellas'' rip-off, better stay away from this Italian gem. This is a movie about the genuine lovers of the medium.