> *"When society's pillars are built on graves, justice becomes a ghost."* A teenage girl's death unveils a network of underage prostitution protected by Italy's elite. Assistant DA Vittoria Stori (Giovanna Ralli) leads a investigation that becomes a autopsy of national corruption. ### **Why It Is a Landmark** - **Genre as Critique**: Fuses *giallo* style with *poliziotteschi* brutality to expose the rot beneath Italy's economic "miracle." - **The Sound of Truth**: Stelvio Cipriani's ironically cheerful score contrasts with horrific violence. A victim's tape recording becomes the most dangerous weapon. - **A Heroine for the Ages**: Ralli's Vittoria is a paradigm shift—a female lead who wields intellect as her only weapon against patriarchal power. ### **Unforgettable Sequences** [spoiler] - **The Autopsy**: Filmed with clinical detachment, it forces the audience to see the state's literal dissection of innocence. - **The Parking Garage Chase**: A seven-minute motorcycle pursuit through a concrete labyrinth, symbolizing the futility of justice. - **The School Photos**: The police spread out pictures of missing girls—dozens of smiling faces—revealing the conspiracy's scale. [/spoiler] ### **The Devastating Conclusion** [spoiler]The killer is killed, but the powerful men go free. The film ends with a title card: "In Italy, over 20,000 minors disappear every year." No catharsis, only accusation.[/spoiler] ★★★★★ — A furious and forensic dissection of power. Not just a film; a crime scene.

Damn good giallo! It actually works as a commentary on a problem in Italy of the times with kidnappings and disappearances, which gives the whole thing extra weight. Fantastic lead and a great score. This is one of the better ones.