In this episode of Bits and Bites on Italian Cinema, we explore Familia, Francesco Costabile’s searing 2024 drama. Set in Rome, the film follows a woman and her two sons trapped under the brutal control of an abusive patriarch. The title, a twist on the Italian famiglia, hints at deep-rooted power structures and generational trauma. With powerful performances and stark realism, Familia is as unsettling as it is vital. We unpack its visual language, emotional weight, and urgent relevance. Not an easy watch—but absolutely worth it.