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Black Souls

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A young man's reckless behavior in a rival family's bar re-ignites a longstanding Mafioso blood feud.
Black Souls

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Critics Consensus

Black Souls works within familiar themes to explore intelligent -- and thrillingly entertaining -- dramatic arcs that plunge into the deliciously dark depths of Mafia crime.

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Jonathan Romney Observer (UK) 11/01/2015
4/5
This is a dynastic tale that gets more claustrophobic as it develops, as its web of vendetta-style recriminations closes in on the Carbone clan, goat farmers who have diversified into riskier and more profitable businesses. Go to Full Review Geoffrey Macnab Independent (UK) 10/30/2015
3/5
The plot may seem familiar from dozens of other Mafia movies but what is original here is the film's mournful tone and its absolute refusal to glamorize violence in any way. Go to Full Review Kate Muir The Times (UK) 10/29/2015
4/5
In Black Souls the Italian mafia is leached of all glamour in a tale of three Calabrian brothers that grows stranger and more compelling by the minute. Go to Full Review Yasser Medina Cinefilia 08/11/2024
6/10
Its somber style captures the landscape of the Calabrian mafia, often with a certain realism and restrained acting, but unfortunately its narrative stumbles on a few predictable scenes. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Kip Mooney Central Track 08/10/2021
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What separates this one from the pack, though, is its lush cinematography and evocative sound design. Go to Full Review John Bleasdale CineVue 04/08/2019
3/5
With its surprising narrative twists and handsome visuals, Black Souls ends up being a far more original take on the Italian organised crime drama than first thought. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Sammi H @RT75091529 11/08/2024 A cinematically driven cautionary tale about the cost of blurring ego-driven nostalgia with family obligation. See more Anthony A @RT05294850 03/27/2018 Went absolutely nowhere. See more 03/14/2018 Absolutely hated this movie. See more 10/12/2016 Thoughtful mafia film, not too high on action, more about the psychology behind the various members of the family, but it's worthy. See more 08/20/2016 slow burning, taut, gripping drama See more 07/03/2016 One of the best mafia movies I've ever seen. See more Read all reviews
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Francesco Munzi

Director

Marco Leonardi

Luigi

Peppino Mazzotta

Rocco

Barbora Bobulova

Valeria

Anna Ferruzzo

Antonia

Vito Facciolla

Pasquale

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Black Souls

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Movie Info

Synopsis A young man's reckless behavior in a rival family's bar re-ignites a longstanding Mafioso blood feud.
Director
Francesco Munzi
Producer
Fabio Conversi, Luigi Musini, Olivia Musini
Screenwriter
Francesco Munzi, Maurizio Braucci, Fabrizio Ruggirello
Distributor
Vitagraph Films
Production Co
RAI Cinema, Cinemaundici
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
Italian
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 10, 2015, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 19, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$100.1K
Runtime
1h 43m
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