Movies by Donato Carrisi

Donato Carrisi is a distinctive voice in contemporary Italian cinema, known for his gripping psychological thrillers that delve deep into the darkest corners of the human psyche. With a background as a bestselling crime novelist, Carrisi brings a literary sensibility to his filmmaking, crafting intricate narratives that toy with perspective and blur the line between reality and illusion. Carrisi made his directorial debut in 2017 with the acclaimed The Girl in the Fog, an atmospheric murder mystery adapted from his own novel. Blending noir elements with elements of the supernatural, the film showcases Carrisi's talent for building suspense and creating an ominous, unsettling mood. His follow-up, 2019's Into the Labyrinth, further cemented his reputation as a master of psychological suspense, telling the story of a criminal profiler's descent into a maze of deception and self-doubt. Most recently, Carrisi has continued to push the boundaries of the thriller genre with I Am the Abyss, a mind-bending exploration of guilt, trauma, and the nature of identity. Through his unique cinematic voice, Carrisi has established himself as a filmmaker who is not afraid to confront the darkest impulses of the human condition, crafting films that linger in the mind long after the credits have rolled.