PIACULUM
Synopsis
Against a backdrop tinged with red, a dark fairy tale tells Emma’s story. After killing, in self-defence, the man who raped her and branded her skin with a cigarette, the girl becomes convinced that she is a vigilante: every man who smokes appears to her as a threat to be eliminated, and she keeps a cigarette from each of them as a ritual trophy. She is convinced she is performing a sacred act of purification and justice to protect other women – a piaculum, in other words. But during her final murder, her mask as a protector crumbles, revealing the abyss of blind madness.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Federica Luna Di Taranto, Davide De Conte
- Screenplay & Story
- Federica Luna Di Taranto, Davide De Conte, Giovanni B. Scaletta, Beatrice Rizzello, Tom Frances Palattao
- Original Title
- PIACULUM
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 6m
- Production Studios
- TetraVision
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Federica Luna Di Taranto, Davide De Conte
Federica Luna Di Taranto, Davide De Conte, Giovanni B. Scaletta, Beatrice Rizzello, Tom Frances Palattao
Beatrice Rizzello, Tom Frances Palattao
Tom Frances Palattao
Department Leadership Roster
Federica Luna Di Taranto
Director
Davide De Conte
Director
Federica Luna Di Taranto
Writer
Davide De Conte
Writer
Giovanni B. Scaletta
Writer
Beatrice Rizzello
Writer
Tom Frances Palattao
Writer
Beatrice Rizzello
Director of Photography
Tom Frances Palattao
Director of Photography
Tom Frances Palattao
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About PIACULUM
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What is PIACULUM about?
Against a backdrop tinged with red, a dark fairy tale tells Emma’s story. After killing, in self-defence, the man who raped her and branded her skin with a cigarette, the girl becomes convinced that she is a vigilante: every man who smokes appears to her as a threat to be eliminated, and she keeps a cigarette from each of them as a ritual trophy. She is convinced she is performing a sacred act of purification and justice to protect other women – a piaculum, in other words. But during her final murder, her mask as a protector crumbles, revealing the abyss of blind madness.
Who directed PIACULUM?
PIACULUM was directed by Federica Luna Di Taranto, Davide De Conte.
Who stars in PIACULUM?
The principal cast of PIACULUM includes Valentina Milito, Simone Pascale.
When was PIACULUM released and how long is it?
PIACULUM was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 6m.