Them Who? (2015) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

David's failed ambitions and insider knowledge draw him into Marcello's risky attempt to steal a protected product formula, whose aftermath remains unresolved in the reference.

Story Structure — 5 Plot Phases

A Novelist Seeks Stability

David's writing ambitions bring little recognition, and he moves through several kinds of work. A slogan gets him a position at Trent, where he hopes to advance.

Key Events

• David's Unnoticed Books — David dreams of becoming a novelist, but his self-published books attract little attention. Characters: David Location: Not specified
• Changing Careers — David moves from journalism to public relations and then advertising copywriting. Characters: David Location: Not specified
• A Slogan Wins Trent Work — A slogan earns David a position at Trent, where he seeks promotion and higher pay. Characters: David Location: Trent
• Ciao Dream's Secret — David's work brings him near the company's new product and its protected formula. Characters: David Location: Trent company

Loss and Deception

David's professional and personal life collapses, while Marcello demonstrates his ability to manipulate expectations. Marcello's complicated connections with Ellen and Mitra add a personal strand to his story.

Key Events

• Secured Server — A sealed production system and highly secured server protect the product formula. Characters: David Location: Trent company
• David's Life Collapses — David says he has lost his house, job, and girlfriend, blaming people around him. Characters: David Location: Not specified
• Marcello Sells a Scheme — Marcello persuades officials to provide hospitality by raising hopes of attracting a television production. Characters: Marcello, Major of Trani Location: Trani
• Marcello's Personal Entanglement — Ellen and Mitra's relationships and histories with Marcello leave him caught between them. Characters: Marcello, Ellen, Mitra Location: Not specified

A Risky Proposal

David proposes stealing the protected Ciao Dream formula and explains how a staged server theft could open access to the vault. Marcello warns him about the danger, but David insists he can contribute.

Key Events

• David Proposes the Theft — David proposes stealing the formula and selling it to Chinese buyers. Characters: David, Marcello Location: Not specified
• The Server Decoy Plan — David suggests making the server appear stolen to create confusion and reach the vault. Characters: David, Marcello Location: Trent company
• Marcello Warns David — Marcello doubts David's experience and warns him that the plan could lead to prison. Characters: David, Marcello Location: Not specified
• David Insists He Can Help — Despite Marcello's warning, David insists that his company knowledge makes him useful. Characters: David, Marcello Location: Not specified

Security Is Outmaneuvered

The group uses surveillance tricks and staged information to mislead company security. After the guard is sent away, the server is taken.

Key Events

• Security Misdirection — The group uses surveillance tricks and staged information to mislead company security. Characters: David, Marcello Location: Trent company
• The Guard Is Sent Away — The security plan sends the guard away, creating an opening for the theft. Characters: David, Marcello Location: Trent company
• The Server Is Taken — The server is taken while the company's security is misdirected. Characters: David, Marcello Location: Trent company

The Breach Is Exposed

Company staff discover the missing server and connect the theft to the false alarms. David identifies a hidden-camera method that could have deceived the security system, while the group's ultimate fate remains unresolved.

Key Events

• Company Discovers the Loss — Company staff discover the missing server and realize false alarms distracted them. Characters: David, Marcello Location: Trent company
• The Hidden Camera Explanation — David explains that a hidden camera could have fed an image of the door into security. Characters: David, Marcello Location: Trent company

Story Breakdown

• David's Writing Ambitions — David hopes to become a successful novelist, but his self-published work draws little attention.
  • Unnoticed Books — David's books fail to attract much attention.
  • Career Changes — He moves from journalism to public relations and advertising copywriting.
• A Place at Trent — An advertising slogan earns David a position at Trent, where he seeks advancement.
  • Slogan Success — David's slogan secures him work at the company.
  • Promotion Hopes — He works toward a promotion and a higher salary.
• The Protected Formula — David's work brings him close to Ciao Dream and the company's security measures.
  • Ciao Dream — The new product's secret formula becomes the target of the proposed theft.
  • Secured Server — A highly secured server and sealed production system protect the formula.
• David's Personal Collapse — David says he has lost his house, job, and girlfriend and blames people around him.
  • Losses Accumulate — David describes losing his home, employment, and relationship.
  • Blame and Frustration — He attributes the damage to people around him.
• Marcello's Schemes — Marcello presents himself as a man who can uncover secrets and exploit other people's hopes.
  • Trani Hospitality — He persuades officials to offer hospitality by raising hopes of a television production.
  • A Personal Tangle — His histories with Ellen and Mitra leave him caught between them.
• The Theft Proposal — David brings Marcello a plan to steal the formula and sell it to Chinese buyers.
  • David's Proposal — David suggests making it appear that the server has been stolen to create confusion.
  • Marcello's Warning — Marcello questions David's experience and warns him about prison.
• Security Misdirection — The group uses staged information and surveillance tricks to weaken the company's security response.
  • False Alarms — The company's security is distracted by misleading information.
  • Guard Sent Away — The guard's absence creates an opening for the server theft.
• The Theft Exposed — The server is taken, and the company discovers the loss while trying to understand the breach.
  • Server Taken — The theft succeeds amid the security confusion.
  • Hidden Camera Theory — David suggests a hidden camera could have fed an image of the door into the system.

Directed by

Fabio Bonifacci, Francesco Miccichè

Key Cast

• Marco Giallini — Marcello
• Edoardo Leo — David
• Maurizio Casagrande — Il maresciallo Gallinari
• Ivano Marescotti — Il Presidente
• Catrinel Marlon — Ellen