SummaryA hitman for the Sicilian Mafia, Salvo is solitary, cold and ruthless. When he sneaks into a house on an assignment, he discovers Rita, an innocent young blind girl who must stand by powerlessly while her brother is assassinated. What follows is an intense exchange fueled by adrenaline and fear between the killer and his witness, one that changes... Read More
Directed By:Fabio Grassadonia, Antonio Piazza
Written By:Fabio Grassadonia, Antonio Piazza
Salvo
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36% Positive
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Aug 21, 2014
70
An aesthetically arresting hit man story that gets by more on its craftsmanship than on its minimalist, borderline ham-fisted narrative, Salvo nonetheless marks an impressive feature debut from Italian writing-directing duo Fabio Grassadonia and Antonio Piazza.
Aug 19, 2014
70
Viewers looking for a shoot-em-up will be disappointed, but those hankering for an old-school Italian broodfest will find plenty to soak in.
Mar 16, 2014
63
The filmmakers' very particular sense of lighting and framing, though handsome, often exudes a formality that perpetually stifles the story's sense of spontaneity.
Jul 7, 2014
60
Salvo ends up feeling like a very bright start for its creators but never quite finds a narrative or thematic drive to match its artistic verve.
Mar 18, 2014
60
This story of humanity manifesting itself in unexpected circumstances just doesn’t have enough surprises on offer to make good on that early promise. A noteworthy debut nonetheless.
Jul 7, 2014
40
Writer/directors Fabio Grassadonia and Antonio Piazza’s debut explores over-familiar territory and suffers from fiercely ponderous pacing.
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Production Company:
- Acaba Produzioni
- Cristaldi Pictures
- MACT Productions
- Cité Films
- Arte France Cinéma
- Cofinova 9
- Mimis
- Mangusta Productions
- Ministero per i Beni e le Attività Culturali (MiBAC)
- Torino Film Lab
- Media Development
- Sicilia Film Commission
- Eurimages
Release Date:Aug 22, 2014
Duration:1 h 50 m
Awards
Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists
• 2 Wins & 5 Nominations
David di Donatello Awards
• 4 Nominations
Cannes Film Festival
• 2 Wins & 3 Nominations































