Black Souls

In the hills of Calabria, three brothers struggle with the legacy of their family's involvement in the international drug trade. While Luciano attempts to lead a quiet life as a goat herder and distance himself from criminal activity, his siblings remain connected to the world of the mafia. The fragile peace is broken when Luciano's impulsive son becomes attracted to the dangerous lifestyle of his uncle, sparking a cycle of violence and blood feuds between rival clans.

Directed by Francesco Munzi, this crime drama is the second film in his career, following Saimir and preceding Kripton. The screenplay was written by Munzi alongside Fabrizio Ruggirello and Maurizio Braucci. The movie features a cast including Marco Leonardi, Peppino Mazzotta, Fabrizio Ferracane, Barbora Bobuľová, Anna Ferruzzo, and Giuseppe Fumo.

The film received generally positive responses from both viewers and professionals. It holds a rating of 6.8/10 on IMDb from 3,300 votes and a matching 6.8/10 on TMDB from 214 votes. Film critics gave the movie a slightly higher score of 7.3/10 based on 53 reviews.