Malavia
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Malavia

6.5 / 10 2026 1h 35mNR Italian
Drama

Storyline

The story follows Sasà, a 13-year-old boy living in the suburbs of Naples. He spends his days with friends, listening to rap music and dreaming of becoming a famous rapper to provide a better life for his young mother, Rusè. Their bond is close, but it's tested by jealousy, poverty, and harsh circumstances. When Sasà meets legendary Neapolitan rapper Yodi, his dream seems within reach. However, the harsh realities of the music industry and street life force him into drug trafficking to support his mother.

Cast & Crew

Mattia Francesco Cozzolino

Mattia Francesco Cozzolino

Lead
Daniela De Vita

Daniela De Vita

JR

Junior Rodriguez

FG

Francesca Gentile

GS

Giuseppe Sica

Ciro Esposito

Ciro Esposito

A

Artem

NS

Nicola Siciliano

What People Are Saying

4.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Nunzia De Stefano's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. Malavia is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker