Suburra (2015)

In the pulsating heart of 2011 Rome, a seasoned gangster known as Samurai finds himself orchestrating a monumental deal - the construction of a dazzling Las Vegas-style casino complex in the historic harbour of Ostia, a modern testament to Ancient Rome's splendour. With an intricate web of power and coercion, he has meticulously assembled the puzzle pieces - the land wrested from its former owners, the financial backing of opulent mafia families, a malleable politician ready to weave through red tape and manipulate laws, and a fragile peace brokered among the warring mafia clans. Everything seems poised for success until the politician, a lynchpin in this grand scheme, is ensnared in a scandalous, career-threatening debacle. As the meticulously orchestrated plan begins to disintegrate, Samurai must exploit his vast network, deploy deft negotiation, and employ every ounce of his persuasive prowess to keep his dream from collapsing. Yet, Ostia swiftly morphs from a dormant chessboard into a raging battlefield, where the lines blur between ally and enemy. Here, criminals and politicians either forge cynical alliances or engage in ruthless combat, the echoes of their power plays resonating through the city's ancient streets. This hellish power struggle unravels over a tense seven-day showdown, a week-long dance with destiny that promises to consume many in its fiery wake. Suburra thus weaves an intricate narrative of power, corruption, and survival, painting a vivid portrait of a city on the precipice of monumental change.

Suburra is a crime movie featuring Pierfrancesco Favino and directed by Stefano Sollima.

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