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Black Souls

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Black Souls

Released Apr 10, 2015

1h 43m

Crime

Drama

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A young man's reckless behavior in a rival family's bar re-ignites a longstanding Mafioso blood feud.

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Anthony A

Went absolutely nowhere.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

03/27/18

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Audience Member

Absolutely hated this movie.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

01/11/23

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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

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Audience Member

slow burning, taut, gripping drama

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/15/23

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Audience Member

One of the best mafia movies I've ever seen.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/25/23

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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