Una Femmina: The Code of Silence

Una Femmina: The Code of Silence is a crime drama set in a remote area of Calabria in Southern Italy. The story follows Rosa, a rebellious young woman living with her grandmother and uncle. Her life is heavily influenced by the early death of her mother, an event surrounded by family silence and mystery. As Rosa struggles against the constraints of her relatives, she seeks to uncover the truth about her mother's passing and confront the trauma of her childhood.

Directed by Francesco Costabile, this production marked the start of a listed directorial sequence that includes the later film Familia. The screenplay was written by Costabile along with Lirio Abbate and Serena Brugono. The film features Lina Siciliano in the lead role as Rosa, supported by a cast that includes Fabrizio Ferracane, Annamaria De Luca, Simona Malato, Vincenzo De Rosa, and Luca Massaro.

The movie was released on February 17, 2022, with a total runtime of 120 minutes. Audience reception has been mixed, as shown by the ratings on major databases. The film holds a 6.1 rating on IMDb based on 485 votes and a 5.7 rating on TMDB from 37 votes.