The movie is notable for its high-contrast black-and-white cinematography by Federico Schlatter, which emphasizes the "noir" and nihilistic tone of the story. Key Features & Cast The Mongrel (2012) - IMDb
(internationally released as The Mongrel ) is a 2012 gritty Italian crime drama that marked the directorial debut of actor Alessandro Gassmann . After a successful theatrical run as a play, Gassmann adapted the story for the screen, where it was officially released in Italian theaters on April 18, 2013 . Film Overview Razzabastarda 2013
The film is an adaptation of the stage play Roman e il suo cucciolo , which was itself based on Reinaldo Povod's 1986 Broadway play Cuba and His Teddy Bear . The movie is notable for its high-contrast black-and-white
Set in the stark, black-and-white suburbs of Latina, the film follows Roman, a Romanian immigrant and small-time drug dealer who has lived in Italy for 30 years. Roman desperately wants a better life for his son, Nicu (nicknamed "Cucciolo"), but his own criminal ties and Nicu's misguided admiration for local thugs lead to a tragic collision between fatherly love and the brutal reality of their environment. Film Overview The film is an adaptation of
