# The Mafia Kills Only in Summer (2013)

> A Palermo boy’s lifelong pursuit of love unfolds as a witty, affectionate, and historically grounded reckoning with Sicily’s Mafia era.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/137228

## Facts

- Runtime: 90 min
- Genres: Romance, Comedy, Crime, Drama
- Director: Pif
- Cast: Pif, Cristiana Capotondi, Rosario Lisma, Barbara Tabita, Alex Bisconti, Ginevra Antona, Antonino Bruschetta, Claudio Gioè
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3374966/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, satirical, warm, lazy sunday,  역사 film night

## Synopsis

A humorous yet poignant exploration of love and crime in the heart of Sicily.

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