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The Ciambra
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The Ciambra

2017 · 118 min Crime Drama
7.1 / 10 · TMDB

Pio Amato, a 14 year-old member of a small Romani community in southern Italian town of Gioia Tauro in Calabria, is in a hurry to grow up. Pio follows his older brother Cosimo everywhere and from him he learns how to hustle and how to navigate the streets of his hometown. One night Pio sets out to prove to his brother that he is as good or better than him but, when things go wrong, a series of events will forever change the way he sees the world.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Jonas Carpignano

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.

🎭 Cast

Pio Amato

Pio Amato

Pio

Koudous Seihon

Koudous Seihon

Ayiva

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Damiano Amato

Cosimo

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Iolanda Amato

Iolanda

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Patrizia Amato

Patrizia

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Rocco Amato

Rocco

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Susanna Amato

Susanna

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Francesco Pio Amato

Keko O'Marrochinu

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Mark Benjamin

Benjamin

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