Weekend Film Picks: Fiore Gemello, A Mano Disarmata, Pets 2

This week's Italian cinema releases include three films spanning social realism, investigative journalism, and animated comedy. 'Fiore Gemello', directed by Laura Luchetti, follows two travelers—a daughter of a human trafficker and an immigrant—across Sardinia, addressing themes of immigration and hope. Distributed by Fandango, it has garnered international acclaim. 'A Mano Disarmata', starring Claudia Gerini as journalist Federica Angeli, recounts her 2013–2018 investigation into the Spada clan in Ostia, which led to her living under police protection. Based on Angeli's autobiographical book published by Baldini e Castoldi, the film focuses on her personal struggle as a mother and journalist. 'Pets 2 – Vita da Animali', the Illumination Entertainment sequel to the 2016 hit, explores pets' secret lives when left alone. Released by Universal Pictures, it kicks off the Moviement summer cinema initiative. Meanwhile, Marco Bellocchio's 'Il Traditore' about mafia boss Tommaso Buscetta approaches €3 million at the box office.