Serpenti film addresses femicide through social satire

The film ‘Serpenti’, directed by Roberto De Paolis and presented at the Venice Film Festival in the Venice Spotlight section, offers a satirical and surreal take on the issue of femicide. The story follows a man who murders his wife and subsequently attempts to turn himself in to the police, only to encounter a system that seems to obstruct his confession.

Through a tripartite structure involving a policeman, a public defender, and a fortune teller, the film critiques contemporary society, institutional indifference, and the difficulty of addressing gender-based violence. Despite its dark subject matter, the film utilizes elements of grotesque comedy and irony to explore themes of guilt and individualism without losing its depth.