La Paranza: Dei Bambini

"La paranza dei bambini" (released in English as Piranhas ) is a powerful exploration of the "baby gangs" of Naples, Italy. Originally a 2016 novel by Roberto Saviano, the writer behind Gomorrah , it was adapted into an award-winning film in 2019 directed by Claudio Giovannesi. Core Narrative

The story follows 15-year-old Nicola and his group of friends living in the Sanità neighborhood of Naples. La paranza dei bambini

Seeking to escape poverty and the "protection money" taxes levied on their families' small businesses, the boys choose a life of crime. "La paranza dei bambini" (released in English as

The film won the Silver Bear for Best Screenplay at the 69th Berlin International Film Festival. the writer behind Gomorrah