A psychological thriller based on the real-life criminal Luciano Liboni, exploring the violent patterns of a man with epilepsy who becomes a wanted fugitive.
Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases
The Wolf's Awakening
Introduction of Franco Scattoni, a violent man with epilepsy who begins his descent into crime.
Key Events
Character Introduction — Introduction of Il Lupo as a violent man with epilepsy Characters: Il Lupo, Padre del LupoLocation: Unknown
Descent into Crime — Il Lupo begins his life of crime Characters: Il Lupo, Mauro, Gladio, BarboneLocation: Urban Environment
Blood Trail
Il Lupo commits increasingly violent crimes, including killing a gas station attendant and a carabiniere, becoming a wanted man.
Key Events
Descent into Crime — Il Lupo begins his life of crime Characters: Il Lupo, Mauro, Gladio, BarboneLocation: Urban Environment
Gas Station Murder — Il Lupo kills a gas station attendant Characters: Il LupoLocation: Perugia Gas Station
Carabiniere Killing — Il Lupo kills a young carabiniere Characters: Il LupoLocation: Unknown
Manhunt Begins — Police begin hunting for Il Lupo Characters: Maresciallo Piparo, Il Lupo, Ermanno FranchiniLocation: Police Station
Hunted Life
Il Lupo lives as a fugitive while police, led by Maresciallo Piparo, close in on him.
Key Events
Manhunt Begins — Police begin hunting for Il Lupo Characters: Maresciallo Piparo, Il Lupo, Ermanno FranchiniLocation: Police Station
Fugitive Life — Il Lupo lives as a fugitive Characters: Il Lupo, Sara, MauroLocation: Safe Houses
Confrontation — Final confrontation between Il Lupo and authorities Characters: Il Lupo, Maresciallo Piparo, Ermanno FranchiniLocation: Unknown
Final Confrontation
The inevitable clash between Il Lupo and the authorities that have been pursuing him.
Key Events
Confrontation — Final confrontation between Il Lupo and authorities Characters: Il Lupo, Maresciallo Piparo, Ermanno FranchiniLocation: Unknown
Story Breakdown
Character Background — Introduction of Franco Scattoni (Il Lupo) and his troubled past
Family History — Relationship with father
Medical Condition — Epilepsy affecting behavior
Criminal Career — Il Lupo's descent into crime and violent acts
First Murder — Killing of gas station attendant
Second Murder — Killing of young carabiniere
Manhunt — Police pursuit led by Maresciallo Piparo
Wanted Status — Becoming a fugitive
Underground Life — Living in hiding
Supporting Characters — Key figures in Il Lupo's life
Sara — Known person
Mauro — Known associate
Ermanno Franchini — Criminal rival
Dir. Stefano Calvagna’s third feature is inspired by the real events in the life of Luciano Liboni, aka "The Wolf." A freewheeling interpretation of the character, here renamed Franco Scattoni (Massimo Bonetti), the film highlights the ups and downs of a rough and violent man, whose behavior borders on madness and is worsened by epilepsy. Il Lupo feels he has nothing to loose. Diving headfirst into a life of crime, he ends up killing a gas station attendant in Perugia in 2002. He then kills a young "carabiniere," and becomes a wanted fugitive. A case study in human behavior’s violent patterns framed as a psychological thriller and police story, this controversial film has been praised for the uncompromising realism of its disturbing narrative.
