Don Q

A wistful, wry character study of delusion and turf, blending gentle comedy with the melancholy of a fading neighborhood.

Directed by

Claudio Bellante

Genres

Crime, Drama, Comedy

Starring

Armand Assante, Chuck Zito, Saundra Santiago

Overview

Feeding off decades of delusion, longtime Little Italy resident Don Q believes himself to be a powerful mafia figurehead set out to reclaim the neighborhood and its fleeting values. It isn't until the return of a ruthless ex-con that Q's fantasy is put to the test, landing the self-proclaimed Don and a loyal recruit in an ensuing turf war.

How it feels

Melancholic, satirical, tense and warm. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Identity, obsession, crime, aging

Content

Strong violence and language. Mild gore and sexual content.

Note

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