Bare Hands

A young man named Davide is abducted and held captive by a secretive organization. He is forced to participate in violent underground bare-knuckle fights where matches only end when one participant dies. To survive this environment, Davide must abandon his humanity, though he develops a clandestine bond with his trainer and guard, Minuto, which may offer a path to salvation.

This Italian action drama was directed by Mauro Mancini, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Davide Lisino. The film stars Francesco Gheghi in the lead role as Davide, alongside Alessandro Gassmann as Minuto. The supporting cast includes Fotinì Peluso, Paolo Madonna, Giordana Marengo, and Renato Carpentieri. Produced by RAI Cinema, Pepito Produzioni, Movimento Film, and Eagle original content, the movie has a runtime of 84 minutes.

Since its release on June 5, 2025, the film has received a moderate reception from audiences. It holds a rating of 5.6/10 on IMDb based on 179 votes and a slightly higher score of 6.5/10 on TMDB from 21 votes.