What It's About:

Salvatores's film concerns a shocking crime uncovered by a child in rural Southern Italy. Wandering near his remote village one summer day, 10-year-old Michele (Giuseppe Cristiano) discovers a filthy young boy imprisoned in a pit, and finds himself thrust into a sinister situation he struggles to understand.

Why I Love It:

Told from the point-of-view of innocent children who are victims of desperate and corrupt adults, this vivid suspense tale by the director of the Oscar-winning "Mediterraneo" speaks to the fleeting nature of innocence in a morally bankrupt world. "Scared" will hold you captive straight through to its heart-pounding conclusion. A unique and first-rate thriller.