A tax official recklessly commits fraud and bribery in order to join the caste of the nouveau riche of Rome,...
A tax official recklessly commits fraud and bribery in order to join the caste of the nouveau riche of Rome, in this drama-thriller from Italian writer/director Vincenzo Marra.
Filippo Costa (Michele Lastella), a young customs officer of modest social standing has enormous ambition that isolates him from his colleagues and his envionment. Initially aspiring to climb the career ladder, once he has come face to face with corruption he realises he can set his sights much higher. In his unstoppable social climbing, he is helped by Caterina (Fanny Ardant), a beautiful but aging, cultured and well-connected gallery owner.
Before long Fillipo is mingling in high society and rubbing shoulders with the mighty while also trying to juggle his mistress and his true love. In order to avoid being crushed by the harsh rules of this financial world Filippo will be forced to let go of every moral and human restraint, to give up both everything that was at core of his upbringing and the woman he believes he truly loves. But will his reach exceed his grasp? (Source: Italian Film Festival)
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- Runtime
- 98
- Genre
- Drama, Thriller
- Country of origin
- Italy