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Stesso sangue
After the death of their parents and to escape a forced and inevitable separation, Bruno, twenty-four, and his sister Irene, fourteen, flee the city. The two orphans live by wandering and committing petty thefts and robberies, almost for fun. The agreement between the two is not perfect, because there is someone who would like to go back. But the game will become more and more serious and will lead them to death. A small example of independent and courageous Italian cinema. The structure is that of a road movie (the place crossed in this case is Molise), but the directors focus above all on the humanity of the characters, lingering on their faces.
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Plot Summary
In this drama, a young Spanish immigrant named Mateo arrives in Italy with dreams of becoming a bullfighter. He quickly becomes entangled in the dangerous world of the Neapolitan Camorra. Mateo struggles to navigate this treacherous environment, torn between his aspirations and the violent reality he faces.
Critical Reception
Stesso sangue received a mixed critical reception. While some praised Pontecorvo's direction and the film's attempt to tackle complex social issues, others found the narrative uneven and the pacing inconsistent.
What Reviewers Say
Praise for the atmospheric direction and exploration of a young man's descent into crime.
Criticism for an occasionally unfocused plot and underdeveloped characters.
Noted for its gritty portrayal of the Italian underworld.
Google audience: Audience reception for Stesso sangue is not widely documented on Google reviews, with limited available data to summarize specific likes or dislikes.
Fun Fact
The film marked a rare venture into feature filmmaking for Gillo Pontecorvo, who is more widely celebrated for his earlier masterpiece, 'The Battle of Algiers'.
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