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MEA CULPA

“MEA CULPA” delves into the life of a former mafioso who, after repenting, has embarked on a path toward redemption. His confession not only rattles the very core of the mafia but also marks him as the prey in a merciless manhunt. Consequently, he is sequestered by the Witness Protection Program in an undisclosed location.

Yet, the specters of his past refuse to release their grip. Betrayed, the Mafia dispatches its deadliest enforcers to seek him out and exact retribution for the slight. As peril looms, the protagonist is forced to confront his altered existence, which threatens to strip away all that remains to him.

“MEA CULPA” is a riveting odyssey through the landscapes of remorse, absolution, and the aspiration for a second lease on life, where each decision could spell the end, and ultimately, no one emerges unscathed.

  • Simone Carpi
    Director
  • Simone Carpi
    Writer
  • Simone Carpi
    Producer
  • Davide Maimone
    Key Cast
    "Protagonista"
  • Lucrezia Lenzi
    Key Cast
    "Moglie"
  • Paolo Rocchi
    Key Cast
    "Agente di Custodia"
  • Daniele Margilio
    Key Cast
    "Sicario"
  • Gabriele Taormina
    Key Cast
    "Emissario"
  • Franco Bolondi
    Key Cast
    "Capo Mafia"
  • Davide Giuffrida
    Key Cast
    "Celebrante"
  • Giorgio Laganà
    Key Cast
    "Voce al telefono"
  • Simone Carpi
    Editing
  • Daniele Giuliotti
    Editing
  • Davide Maimone
    Editing
  • Daniele Giuliotti
    Sound Editing
  • Pietro Fontanesi
    Sound Editing
  • Pietro Fedi
    Original Soundtrack
  • Simone Carpi
    Post Production
  • Omar Cerè
    Colorist
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    MEA CULPA
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    mafia, gangster, thriller, action, drama
  • Runtime:
    19 minutes 30 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 26, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    0 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Italy
  • Country of Filming:
    Italy
  • Language:
    Italian
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Simone Carpi

Growing up in a small town, I spent my days immersed in my homemade films, experimenting with every resource available.
I still remember the nights spent editing videos in my little room, fueling my passion for cinema and communication.
Making films without professional equipment or real actors was an adventure.
I still recall the sense of accomplishment when facing seemingly impossible challenges.
From these experiences, I learned that versatility and experience are my true added value.
Over the years, I have grown, and my perfectionism still leads me to study and improve every day, creating high-quality products that are decidedly more creative than those you find around: because the idea is the heart of everything, the means are just a consequence.

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Director Statement

"Making a film is like a stagecoach ride in the Old West. At the start, you hope for a pleasant trip. By the halfway point, you just hope to survive."
(François Truffaut)