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Gomorrah

2008 · Movie · NR · 137 min · ★ 6.9 · 89% critics

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In the Naples area, everyday life is shaped by modern crime families whose influence reaches into work, money, and survival. Through several connected viewpoints, the story shows how ordinary people get pulled into a system of fear, loyalty, and corruption, where trying to live normally can be risky and choices are limited.

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Details
Original title
Gomorra
Years
2008
Release date
2008-05-16
Language
Italian
Rated
NR
Runtime
137 min
Critic score
89/100
TMDB rating
6.9/10 (1,301 votes)
About

If you want a gritty, realistic crime drama that avoids glamor and focuses on how organized crime affects a whole community, this may click; Not for you if you need a clear single lead or a lighter tone like Reality.

Pros: gripping, unflinching realism; strong performances; eye-opening setting | Cons: disjointed multi-story structure; hard to follow; bleak, depressing tone

Themes

  • street gang
  • money delivery
  • gangster
  • gang war
  • ghetto
  • mafia boss
  • camorra
  • gang
  • drugs
  • criminal
  • fashion
  • financial transactions

Awards & recognition

  • David di Donatello — Best Director · 2009
  • Cannes Film Festival Grand Prix · 2008
  • European Film Award — Best Film · 2008
  • European Film Award — Best Director · 2008
  • European Film Award — Best Cinematographer · 2008
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  • European Film Award — Best Actor · 2008
  • European Film Award — Best Screenwriter · 2008
  • David di Donatello — Best Film
  • BAFTA Award — Best Film Not in the English Language · 2009 · nominated
  • César Award — Best Foreign Film · 2009 · nominated
  • David di Donatello — Best Director · 2009 · nominated
  • David di Donatello — Best Film · 2009 · nominated
  • Independent Spirit Award — Best Foreign Film · 2009 · nominated
  • International Submission to the Academy Awards · 2009 · nominated
  • BIFA — Best Foreign Independent Film · 2008 · nominated
  • Broadcast Film Critics Association Award — Best Foreign Language Film · 2008 · nominated
  • European Film Award — Best Director · 2008 · nominated
  • European Film Award — Best Cinematographer · 2008 · nominated
  • European Film Award — Best Actor · 2008 · nominated
  • European Film Award — Best Screenwriter · 2008 · nominated
  • European Film Award — Best Film · 2008 · nominated
  • Golden Globe Award — Best Non-English Language Film · 2008 · nominated
  • Palme d'Or · 2008 · nominated
  • Satellite Award — Best Foreign Language Film · 2008 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Matteo Garrone