Thou Shalt Not Kill
Valeria Ferro, an inspector of the Turin Homicide Squad, is a young and extremely skilled police officer, with a keen intuition and an obsession: the truth. But her past reveals a wound that dates back to her adolescence, when her mother, Lucia, was convicted of her husband's murder.
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Plot Summary
In Rome, a series of brutal murders shocks the city, with the perpetrator leaving behind a cryptic religious motif. Detective Valerio is assigned to the case and quickly finds himself drawn into a dark world of obsession and twisted faith. As the body count rises, Valerio must race against time to understand the killer's motives before they strike again, confronting his own demons in the process.
Critical Reception
The film received a mixed to positive reception, with critics praising its atmospheric tension and strong performances, particularly from Claudio Santamaria. However, some found the plot to be somewhat convoluted and the pacing uneven.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its dark and suspenseful atmosphere.
- Claudio Santamaria delivers a compelling performance as the troubled detective.
- Some viewers found the narrative to be overly complex and slow-moving.
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Fun Fact
The film is an Italian production, originally titled 'The Italian'$. It was screened at the Rome Film Fest in 2019 before its wider release.
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