Contraband

Plot

Cigarette smugglers in Naples run into problems with cocaine operations being set up by a rival smuggler. Full of violence, including a women's face being burned off with a blow torch and a graphic rape scene.

Why watch

A cigarette smuggler navigates the treacherous underbelly of Naples, where rivalries ignite and violence erupts with shocking brutality. Watching this film is like being thrust into a chaotic world where every decision can lead to devastating consequences, and morality is a blurred line in the shadows of organized crime.

Talking points

• the ethics of crime
• representation of women in exploitation films
• the impact of violence on society
• the role of setting in crime narratives

Cultural context

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