Mondocane 2021

Mondocane 2021

Mondocane 2021
1h 56m | Action, Sci-fi | Release date: September 3, 2021 (Italy)

Storyline:

In the near future, Taranto is a ghost town surrounded by barbed wire that no one, not even the police, dares to enter. The poorest are left fighting for survival, while a gangs are competing for territory. Two thirteen-year-old orphans, who grew up together, dream of joining one of the gangs.

User review:

I saw no reviews for this film, so it urged me to write my first ever for IMDb.

I blind bought this blu ray from Kino Lorber and it did not disappoint. Carefully-crafted, complex characters develop in front of our eyes as they coexist in such a rich and densely-layered visual environment.

There is something for just about any genre fan here: character-driven drama, stunning effects, slick and well-choreographed action, and all the way from wide-eyed coming-of-age adventure to a bitter, dramatic climax. It is a search for family and meaning stuck in a bleak landscape.

See this underrated gem. Related viewing: “Rover” by David Michod.

Director: Alessandro Celli
Writers: Alessandro Celli, Antonio Leotti
Stars: Dennis Protopapa, Giuliano Soprano, Alessandro Borghi
Country of origin: Italy
Language: Italian
Also known as: Dogworld
Filming locations: Taranto, Apulia, Italy