Bare Hands (Italian: Mani nude) is a 2024 Italian drama film directed by Mauro Mancini, based on the novel of the same name by Paola Barbato. It premiered at the 19th Rome Film Festival on 23 October 2024, and received a theatrical release in Italy on 5 June 2025.
Contents
Premise
18-year-old Davide is kidnapped and forced into an underground fight club.
Cast
Alessandro Gassmann as Minuto
Francesco Gheghi as Davide
Fotinì Peluso
Renato Carpentieri
Paolo Madonna
Giordana Marengo
Production
Principal photography began in 2023. The film was shot in Calabria, specifically in Cosenza, Cetraro, Sangineto, Rovito, Marano Principato, Rose, Castiglione Cosentino, Sant'Andrea Apostolo dello Ionio, Soverato, and Acquappesa. It was also shot in Bulgaria.
Release
The film premiered at the 19th Rome Film Festival on 23 October 2024. It received a theatrical release in Italy on 5 June 2025.