Power, money and blood: these are the 'values' that the residents
of the province of Naples and Caserta confront every day. They have practically
no choice, and are forced to obey the rules of the 'System', the Camorra. Only
a lucky few can even think of a leading a 'normal' life.
Five stories are
woven together in this violent scenario, set in a cruel and ostensibly invented
world, but one that is deeply rooted in reality.
Don Ciro is "il sottomarino".
He pays the families of the prisoners that are affiliated with his clan, a clan
that has the undisputed command of the territory. He is sharp, discreet and carries
out his job without getting involved. But at a certain point the clan begins to
crumble. Unsure who to take orders from, he has to worry about his own survival.
Totò
is 13 years old and can't wait to "grow up". So he begins his training
in the school of life, one step at a time, until one day he has to make a decision,
an irreversible choice.
Marco and Ciro think they are living in a Brian
de Palma film, but in the eyes of the 'system' they are only two stray dogs whose
acts of bravado are disturbing the orderly routine of business.
Roberto
is a university graduate and wants to work. Franco offers him a great opportunity,
steady employment with good earning prospects: a job in the field of toxic waste
management. But the reality of his task is too disconcerting to Roberto's conscience.
Pasquale
is a talented tailor who works under the table for a small enterprise subcontracted
by the haute couture clothes industry. Chinese competitors give him the opportunity
to teach the secrets of his trade to their workers. He is seduced and gratified
by the opportunity and accepts, putting his life in danger.
DVD Special
Features:
Interview with director Matteo Garrone by David Stratton from ABC1's
AT THE MOVIES
Deleted Scenes
5 STORIES: a 60-minute making-of documentary
Interview
with author Roberto Saviano
Cast interviews
Theatrical trailer
'Gomorrah'
is available now on DVD.
