Fulvio Risuleo's Second Film 'Il colpo del cane' Blends Realism and Comics

Fulvio Risuleo (born 1991) returns to cinema with his second feature film, 'Il colpo del cane', distributed by Vision Distribution from September 19. The film follows two young women, Rana and Marti, played by Silvia D'Amico and Daphne Scoccia, who work as dog sitters in Rome. On their first day, they fall into a trap and their entrusted dog is stolen. They chase the thief, an improbable veterinarian played by Edoardo Pesce, in an electric car. The narrative unfolds along two timelines: one from the female perspective and one from the male perspective of Orazio, a metalhead who appears menacing but is ultimately a gentle giant. The film addresses contemporary themes of youth unemployment and homosexuality, integrated naturally into the story. Risuleo, known for his comics ('Sniff', 'L'idra indecisa', 'Pixel') and short films ('Varicella', 'Lievito madre'), previously directed the web series 'Il caso Ziqqurat' and his debut feature 'Guarda in alto' (2019), set on Rome's rooftops. 'Il colpo del cane' mixes comedy, drama, mystery, and action, recalling Italian genre cinema of the 1950s where villains are portrayed three-dimensionally. The film is not perfect but shows a fresh cinematic intuition.