They Call Me Jeeg

2016 · 112 min · IT · 7.4 (2,610 votes)

Dir. Gabriele Mainetti · Starring Claudio Santamaria, Luca Marinelli, Ilenia Pastorelli, Stefano Ambrogi, Maurizio Tesei, Daniele Trombetti · Music Michele Braga

“A superhero like no other”

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Exposed to radioactive waste, small-time crook Enzo gains super-strength. A misanthropic, introverted brute, he uses his powers for personal gain until he meets Alessia, a mentally ill girl who believes Enzo is the hero from her favorite anime, Steel Jeeg.

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This is a gritty, propulsive ride through Rome's criminal underbelly, infused with dark humor and a raw, melancholic heart. It's a street-level deconstruction of heroism, exploring identity and unlikely connection amidst urban decay. Expect an intense, tragicomic experience that feels both grounded and fantastical.

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