"Glory Hole" is a 2024 Italian thriller-drama directed by Romano Montesarchio, marking his transition from documentary filmmaking to narrative cinema.
Synopsis: The film centers on Silvestro, a white-collar worker affiliated with the Camorra, the Neapolitan mafia. His life takes a perilous turn when he becomes romantically involved with Alba, the young daughter of his boss. This forbidden relationship forces Silvestro into hiding within an underground bunker, where he confronts his past amidst hallucinations and memories.
Themes:
Crime and Consequence: Explores the personal ramifications of involvement with organized crime.
Forbidden Love: Examines the dangers and moral complexities of illicit relationships.
Isolation and Guilt: Depicts the psychological effects of seclusion and remorse.
Reviews: Critics have noted Montesarchio's ability to infuse a personal, feverish, and hallucinatory perspective into a narrative of mafia involvement and forbidden love.
Production: Bronx Film, Minerva Pictures, Eskimo, Rai Cinema
Distribution: "Glory Hole" premiered on June 14, 2024, at the Shanghai International Film Festival and was released theatrically in Italy on July 18, 2024. Minerva Pictures handles international sales and distribution.
Link IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32578533/
Link Review: https://cineuropa.org/en/newsdetail/464229/
Link to watch: https://www.justwatch.com/it/film/glory-hole (Italy)
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