Mafia Inc.
To introduce the cycle, a lecture by a Mafia historian sets the tone. How does cinema relate to a certain Mafia mythology ? To what degree does it detach itself from it, or portray it in its most complex and troubled aspects ? The answer in fourteen films.
The Gamache, tailors from father to son, have been dressing the Mafia family Paternò for three generation. Vincent "Vince" Gamache works on behalf of Frank the godfather with his eldest son Giaco. Vince, reckless and rash, seeks to earn his stripes by impressing the godfather. Without the Paternò knowing, he stages a big operation and is promoted. Fuming with jealousy, Giaco discovers that Vince committed a monstrous act during his stroke. The Gamache disown Vince and war begins.
Podz
Podz (or PodZ) is the pseudonym of Daniel Grou, Quebec director and screenwriter. He is best known for directing the Radio-Canada television series Minuit, le soir (2005-2007), C.A. (2006-2010) and 19-2 (2011-2015). He made his film debut in 2010 with Les Sept Jours du talion and 10 ½. These two films star Claude Legault, one of his close collaborators. In 2012, he directed L'Affaire Dumont, a courtroom drama based on true events.
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