: Carpignano used a cast of non-professional actors who are a real-life family (the Rotolos) to enhance the film's authenticity.
: The film explores the loss of innocence, family loyalty, and the difficult choices faced by children born into organized crime. Key Features
is a 2021 Italian neo-realist drama film directed by Jonas Carpignano . It serves as the final installment of his "Calabria trilogy," following Mediterranea (2015) and A Ciambra (2017). Plot Summary A Chiara
: The narrative is strictly tethered to Chiara's point of view, capturing her internal shift from teenage normalcy to harsh realization.
: It was a "NYT Critic's Pick" and won the Europa Cinemas Label Award at the Cannes Film Festival. : Carpignano used a cast of non-professional actors
: After her father, Claudio, suddenly disappears following a car bombing, Chiara discovers he is a fugitive involved with the 'Ndrangheta (the local mafia).
💡 You can watch the official trailer or find streaming options on platforms like MUBI or NEON. 'A Chiara' Isn't Your Typical Mafia Film - Pajiba It serves as the final installment of his
The story follows 15-year-old (played by Swamy Rotolo) in the southern Italian town of Gioia Tauro .