Wall of Silence
A mafia wife assumes control and seeks revenge for her husband?s murder, and when she discovers her daughter is pregnant by the son of the charming, handsome killer, she pursues a different path that forces her to come to terms with her own blossoming feelings for him.
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Wow! Sounds like a fresh take on a too familiar subject.
If you’re aiming your logline at American production companies, I suggest making it clear that she takes over the family business after her husband’s demise (because of the stereotype previously mentioned.)
Best wishes.
Yes, that’s why I wrote this book and now the script. Little is known about the female mafia bosses in Naples. They are even more vicious than the men. Hollywood always depicts the men, because they depict, as you rightly said, American mafia, who did come from the Italian mafia originally. I live in Italy, have done so for 5 years and met many mafia and was surprised to learn of the females. A story to be told! In the South, the ‘Ndrangheta and the Cosa Nostra are also male dominated, but something changes in Naples. Oh well, thanks again for taking the time to give me some feedback. I changed the logline and now I am finishing the script.
You are an angel.
As we say in Italy, cordiali saluti!
Can’t speak for Italian movies, but American movies depict the mafia as a male dominated culture; women are consigned to rolls as mothers or molls.
Hi, thanks! great suggestion. Yes she takes control. That is the tradition with the Camorra mafia. When hubby dies or goes to prison, the wife takes over. Does assume control not say it well enough?
thanks for the feedback! Really appreciate it. I like the suggestions. Cheers
I agree with dpg, the storyline of the daughter isn’t as crucial in a logline. It’s more of a plot twist element that belongs in a synopsis when you have more time to give it the attention it deserves.
“assumes control” — not sure what that means? She takes charge of the mafia family or…?
Anyway:
A ruthless mafia widow who initially vowed to avenge her husband’s death finds herself falling in love with the charming assassin.