The Rat's Angle (2021)

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Carmelo is a prosecutor who lives under protection with his son, Nicola. One night, while having dinner, Nicola lets slip the fact that in school other kids tease him, calling him "rat", as rats live in hiding. Carmelo understands this is a crucial moment in his child's growth, and chooses his words wisely. He starts telling Nicola a tale. The tale of the Rat's Angle. That same evening, late at night, Nicola and Carmelo are hiding under the bed, scared. Some men are trying to break into the house, screaming death threats. Carmelo looks at his son, he knows how to calm him down: he reminds him of the rat they talked about at dinner. The hitmen are now in the room. Carmelo closes his eyes, building up courage. He knows this is the last time he will have to. Then he jumps out of hiding.

Director: Paolo Sponzilli
Genre: Action, Thriller
Runtime: 10 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Jacopo Sarno
Cinematography: Rosario Ferrisi
Editing: Eytan Ballerini
Production: Cloverthree, Prince Produzioni
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
More Films by Director: Paolo Sponzilli
More Films in Genre: Action, Thriller

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Rat's Angle about?
Carmelo is a prosecutor who lives under protection with his son, Nicola. One night, while having dinner, Nicola lets slip the fact that in school other kids tease him, calling him "rat", as rats live in hiding. Carmelo understands this is a crucial moment in his child's growth, and chooses his words wisely. He starts telling Nicola a tale. The tale of the Rat's Angle. That same evening, late at night, Nicola and Carmelo are hiding under the bed, scared. Some men are trying to break into the house, screaming death threats. Carmelo looks at his son, he knows how to calm him down: he reminds him of the rat they talked about at dinner. The hitmen are now in the room. Carmelo closes his eyes, building up courage. He knows this is the last time he will have to. Then he jumps out of hiding.
Who directed The Rat's Angle?
The Rat's Angle was directed by Paolo Sponzilli.
Who stars in The Rat's Angle?
The Rat's Angle stars Simone Belli, Gabriel Ferranti, Michele Mariniello, Francesco Orlando.
How long is The Rat's Angle?
The Rat's Angle has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
What genre is The Rat's Angle?
The Rat's Angle is a Action, Thriller film.
Where was The Rat's Angle produced?
The Rat's Angle was produced in Italy.