The Scent of the Night

A grimy, slow descent into criminal futility that leaves you heavy and unsettled.

Directed by

Claudio Caligari

Genres

Drama, Crime

Starring

Valerio Mastandrea, Marco Giallini, Giorgio Tirabassi

Overview

A former policeman turns full-time robber and goes on a downward spiral of crime in 1970s Rome.

How it feels

Bleak, dark, melancholic and tense. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Crime, corruption, betrayal, guilt

Content

Strong violence and language. Mild gore and sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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