PIACULUM
Aug 08, 2026 · 6m
Director
Federica Luna Di Taranto, Davide De ConteOverview
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.
Cast of PIACULUM
Crew of PIACULUM
About PIACULUM
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…
When was PIACULUM released?
PIACULUM was released on August 8, 2026.
How long is PIACULUM?
PIACULUM runs 6 minutes.
Who directed PIACULUM?
PIACULUM was directed by Federica Luna Di Taranto and Davide De Conte.
Who is in the cast of PIACULUM?
The cast of PIACULUM includes Valentina Milito and Simone Pascale.