Gomorrah is a 2008 Italian crime drama film directed by Matteo Garrone, based on the book of the same name by Roberto Saviano. The film presents a gritty and unflinching portrayal of the lives of people caught up in the world of the Camorra, the powerful criminal organization that operates in the suburbs of Naples and Caserta.
The film tells five interconnected stories that revolve around the Camorra. One of the stories follows the life of a young grocery delivery boy named Totò, who dreams of becoming a powerful gangster. Another story follows the efforts of a tailor who is struggling to support his family after his business is taken over by the Camorra. A third story focuses on a young boy who works in a toxic waste dump, under the control of the Camorra.
The film shows the harsh reality of life in the suburbs of Naples and Caserta, where the Camorra controls everything, from the illegal waste disposal business to the local drug trade. The film shows the devastating effects of the Camorra on the people who are trapped in its grip, revealing a world of violence, fear, and corruption.
Gomorrah is a powerful and uncompromising film that exposes the dangerous and brutal world of organized crime in Italy. It won the Grand Prix at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.