La Fuga

Saverio Sallesi, a past as a boxer without too much success, is grappling with a difficult situation. Some small precedents with the law, he has to deal with unemployment and failed loans from banks. Even from a sentimental point of view, things are not going well and he is unable to build a serious relationship with any of the women he frequents. One day he robs a bank and during the escape decides to hide in the apartment of Micol, a prostitute.

Directed by Stefano Calvagna, La Fuga leans on a strong ensemble — Claudio Vanni, Sveva Cardinale, Lucia Batassa — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about action titles of 2017.