: If you enjoy unglamorous, moody cinema that explores the "sickness of a primitive world founded on silence" (as highlighted by reviewers on IMDb ), this is a "must-see". Una Femmina: The Code of Silence (2022) - IMDb
: Reviewers at NIC describe the film as "opaque and tinged with ocher," noting that director Costabile acts as an artist who paints with "muck" to create a paradise plagued by death.
The film you're referring to is (2022), a gritty Italian drama directed by Francesco Costabile. It is inspired by the book Fimmine ribelli by Lirio Abbate, which documents the true stories of women who rebelled against the 'Ndrangheta , the powerful criminal organization in Calabria. An "Interesting" Review: Beauty in Brutality
: Most praise is centered on newcomer Lina Siciliano , who plays Rosa. Her performance is described as a "powerhouse" that relies on "fixed smouldering stares" and "black-eyed gazes of defiance" rather than a wordy script.
Critics and audiences alike have noted that this is not your typical high-octane mafia thriller. Instead, it is a slow-burn, atmospheric meditation on patriarchal violence and the weight of silence.