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Storyline

A criminal known as The Lebanese has a dream: to conquer the underworld of Rome. To carry out this feat without precedent he puts together a ruthless and highly organized gang. Their progress and changes in leadership (The Lebanese is followed by his cohorts Freddo and Dandy) take place over twenty-five years, from the 1970’s into the ‘90’s, and are inseparably intertwined with the dark history of modern Italy: terrorism, kidnappings and corruption at the highest levels of government. Throughout these years Police Lieutenant Scialoia sticks to the gang’s trail, trying both to bring them to justice and to win the heart of Dandy’s girlfriend Patrizia.

Festivals & Academy awards and others

Berlin International Film Festival 2006
Competition

European Film Awards (EFA) 2006
Nomination for Best European Film - The People's Choice Award
David di Donatello Awards 2006
Best Screenplay Award
Best Supporting Actor Award (Pier Francesco Favino)
Best Photography Award (Luca Bigazzi)
Best Editing Award (Esmeralda Calabria)
Best Art Director Award (Paola Comencini)
Best Costume Design Award (Nicoletta Taranta)
Best Visual Effects Award (Proxima)
David Giovani Award
Golden Globe Awards 2006
Revelation Actor Award (Riccardo Scamarcio)