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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) 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. Rated: 4/5 Nov 1, 2015 Full Review Geoffrey Macnab Independent (UK) 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. Rated: 3/5 Oct 30, 2015 Full Review Kate Muir Times (UK) 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. Rated: 4/5 Oct 29, 2015 Full Review Yasser Medina Cinefilia 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] Rated: 6/10 Aug 11, 2024 Full Review Kip Mooney Central Track What separates this one from the pack, though, is its lush cinematography and evocative sound design. Rated: B Aug 10, 2021 Full Review John Bleasdale CineVue 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. Rated: 3/5 Apr 8, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Sammi H A cinematically driven cautionary tale about the cost of blurring ego-driven nostalgia with family obligation. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 11/08/24 Full Review Anthony A Went absolutely nowhere. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 03/27/18 Full Review Audience Member Absolutely hated this movie. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 01/11/23 Full Review Audience Member Thoughtful mafia film, not too high on action, more about the psychology behind the various members of the family, but it's worthy. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/06/23 Full Review Audience Member slow burning, taut, gripping drama Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/15/23 Full Review Audience Member One of the best mafia movies I've ever seen. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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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