CinemaPeritivo: Governance - Il prezzo del potere

CinemaPeritivo with guest!

Governance - Il prezzo del potere (Governance - The Price of Power) ITA/FR 2020 [OmeU]; R: Michael Zampino; 89 min; with Massimo Popolizio and Vinicio Marchioni;

Followed by an aperitivo and discussion with the director

[ENG]

Following investigations into corruption, Renzo Petrucci has to resign from office as CEO of an oil company. Convinced that Viviane, the young colleague who has taken his place, has betrayed him, Renzo kills her and then escapes scot-free in the ensuing investigation.

Recalled by the company, the manager conquers the top of the company despite the growing suspicions that weigh on him...

[TIGHT]

Renzo Petrucci is forced to leave his job as general manager of a multinational oil company after corruption charges. Convinced that the woman who has taken his place has betrayed him, Renzo takes his revenge by killing her.

Reinstated by the Board, he works his way up to the top, driving his company to new heights despite the growing suspicion and mistrust...

[ITA]

Renzo Petrucci deve abbandonare l'incarico di direttore generale di un gruppo petrolifero dopo un'inchiesta per corruzione. Convinto che a tradirlo sia stata Viviane, la giovane collega che ha preso il suo posto, Renzo la uccide riuscendo poi a Cavarsela nell'indagine che segue.

Richiamato dall'azienda, the manager conquista il vertice malgrado i sospetti crescenti che pesano su di lui...

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