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Suburra is a 2015 Italian neo-noir crime film directed by Stefano Sollima, based on the novel by Carlo Bonini and Giancarlo De Cataldo. The film intertwines the worlds of organized crime, corrupt local politics, and the Vatican over a seven-day period in Rome, leading up to the apocalypse prophesied for the year 2012. It serves as a prequel to the Suburra: Blood on Rome television series and is heavily inspired by the real-life Mafia Capitale scandal that exposed systemic corruption in Rome's government.
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How long does the story of Suburra unfold over?
The 2015 film's plot unfolds over seven days in Rome. During that short period, organized crime, corrupt politicians, and Vatican interests collide.
Who directed the Italian crime film Suburra?
Stefano Sollima directed Suburra. The film is based on the novel by Carlo Bonini and Giancarlo De Cataldo.
What groups and institutions come together in Suburra?
The story links organized crime, local political corruption, and Vatican-connected interests. Their competing plans create a neo-noir crime thriller set in Rome.
Is Suburra based on a book?
Yes. The 2015 film adapts the novel Suburra by Carlo Bonini and Giancarlo De Cataldo.
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