Fists in the Pocket (1965)

In the rustic grandeur of a rural estate, lies a family bound by shared blood and burden. The family, a trio of epileptic siblings, their sightless devout mother, and Augusto, the only brother untouched by the family's hereditary curse, are ensnared in a web of claustrophobic familial ties. As the only healthy member, Augusto yearns to escape, his heart tethered to the city and Lucia, the woman he loves. But the path to freedom is fraught. Guilia, Augusto's sister, stumbles awkwardly to disrupt the blossoming romance, even as Alessandro, another brother, conceives a chilling plan. Driven by a blend of paranoia, resentment, and twisted affection, Alessandro seeks liberation from the suffocating grip of family responsibilities and his mother's relentless demands. His strategy is as audacious as it is horrifying: a string of calculated accidents and murders, each one a step towards his ultimate goal. The first tragic act involves pushing their blind mother into a ravine, then targeting Leone, the least capable of the brothers. Alessandro's actions are as much about setting Augusto free to follow his heart as they are about satisfying his own forbidden desires for his sister. However, the path to liberation is treacherous. Will Alessandro's obsessive plot reach its chilling climax, or will unseen obstacles thwart his scheme? In the heart of familial discord and dangerous secrets, "Fists in the Pocket" weaves a tale that will keep viewers on the edge, plunging into the dark depths of family ties and twisted desires.

Fists in the Pocket is a drama movie featuring Lou Castel.

Fists in the Pocket is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Kanopy and it's also available on Criterion Channel.