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They Call Me Jeeg

2016 · 112 min

A gritty, emotionally raw superhero story that feels grounded and tragic, blending brutal violence with moments of tender humanity.

Directed by
Gabriele Mainetti
Genres
Science fiction, Action, Drama
Starring
Claudio Santamaria, Luca Marinelli, Ilenia Pastorelli
Tagline
A superhero like no other
Overview
Exposed to radioactive waste, small-time crook Enzo gains super-strength. A misanthropic, introverted brute, he uses his powers for personal gain until he meets Alessia, a mentally ill girl who believes Enzo is the hero from her favorite anime, Steel Jeeg.

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Directed by
Gabriele Mainetti
Genres
Science fiction, Action, Drama
Starring
Claudio Santamaria, Luca Marinelli, Ilenia Pastorelli
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Tone
  • darkstrength 3 of 3
  • bleakstrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • isolation
  • redemption
  • trauma
  • identity
  • violence
Places
  • big city
  • countryside
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • twist ending
Content intensity
  • Gore strong
  • Language strong
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action6
Horror4
Humour3
Realism6
Romance3
Tension7
Darkness8
Complexity6
Emotional weight8

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Details

Genres
science fiction, action, drama
Directed by
Gabriele Mainetti
Written by
Nicola Guaglianone, Menotti
Starring
Claudio Santamaria, Luca Marinelli, Ilenia Pastorelli, Stefano Ambrogi, Maurizio Tesei, Daniele Trombetti, Francesco Formichetti, Joel Sy
Music
Gabriele Mainetti, Michele Braga
Cinematography
Michele D'Attanasio
Runtime
112 min
Country
Italy
Languages
Italian

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