Suburra

Rome's grimy port district becomes the battleground for a high stakes plan to remake the waterfront into a glittering casino economy. A web of gang bosses, rising operatives, and opportunists rally around a single dream, then bend and break their alliances to seize control. Behind the shiny schemes sit debts, backroom deals, and sudden betrayals that tighten the pressure. Everyone seeks a bigger slice of power, and loyalties shift as authorities, politicians, and criminals press their advantage. Sollima keeps the tempo brisk, threading multiple viewpoints through the streets and palazzi, where danger finds easy entry and the line between crime and city life blurs. The tension builds toward a dangerous crossroads. The tension escalates as the plan nears execution soon.

Directed by Stefano Sollima, Suburra adapts the collaboration of Giancarlo De Cataldo, Stefano Rulli, and Carlo Bonini. Made with a budget of 7 million dollars, the 2015 film blends crime lore with sharp urban politics and style that feel immediate.

The film earned nominations from Italian award bodies, signaling industry recognition for its sharp direction and strong performances. The cast features Pierfrancesco Favino, Claudio Amendola, Alessandro Borghi, Elio Germano, and Greta Scarano, all delivering tightly wound turns under Sollima's lean direction.

Suburra also left a mark beyond the cinema by helping spark the 2017 Netflix series Suburra: Blood on Rome, which expands the world and keeps the gritty, corrupt city at center stage. Its merciless look at power continues to shape European crime storytelling. Its visuals and performances linger after the credits.

Critical reception highlighted its dense plotting and brisk pace. With an overall score around 7.296 out of 10 from 1,293 votes, the film is seen as a stark portrait of how money, crime, and politics fuse to shape a city. Themes of corruption, empire building, and moral compromise run beneath the action.