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Study Guide: Gomorrah (2008 Film): Production, Plot, and Sociocultural Impact

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Gomorrah (2008 Film): Production, Plot, and Sociocultural Impact Study Guide

Film Production & General Information

The film 'Gomorrah' is an adaptation of a fictional novel by Roberto Saviano detailing the inner workings of the Sicilian Mafia.

Answer: False

Explanation: The film 'Gomorrah' is based on a non-fiction book by Roberto Saviano, not a fictional novel. Furthermore, it details the inner workings of the Camorra, specifically the Casalesi clan, not the Sicilian Mafia.

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Matteo Garrone directed the 2008 Italian crime drama film 'Gomorrah', which premiered in Italy in May 2008.

Answer: True

Explanation: Matteo Garrone is indeed the director of the 2008 Italian crime drama 'Gomorrah', which had its Italian premiere on May 16, 2008.

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The primary crime syndicate depicted in 'Gomorrah' is the 'Ndrangheta, operating out of Calabria.

Answer: False

Explanation: The film 'Gomorrah' primarily depicts the Camorra, specifically the Casalesi clan, which operates in Naples and Caserta, not the 'Ndrangheta from Calabria.

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'Gomorrah' had a running time of 137 minutes and was released in North America at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Answer: True

Explanation: The film 'Gomorrah' has a running time of 137 minutes and premiered in North America at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 11, 2008.

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The filmmakers of 'Gomorrah' thanked the districts of Scampia and Torre del Greco for their cooperation in providing filming locations.

Answer: True

Explanation: The filmmakers of 'Gomorrah' expressed gratitude to the districts of Scampia and Torre del Greco, along with the Carabinieri of Boscoreale, for their assistance in securing suitable filming locations.

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The languages spoken in 'Gomorrah' are exclusively Italian, reflecting the national setting.

Answer: False

Explanation: The film 'Gomorrah' features dialogue in both Neapolitan and Italian, reflecting the regional linguistic diversity, not exclusively Italian.

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What is the English title of the 2008 Italian crime drama film 'Gomorra'?

Answer: Gomorrah

Explanation: The English title for the 2008 Italian crime drama film 'Gomorra' is 'Gomorrah'.

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Who directed the film 'Gomorrah'?

Answer: Matteo Garrone

Explanation: Matteo Garrone is credited as the director of the film 'Gomorrah'.

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The film 'Gomorrah' is based on a non-fiction book by which author?

Answer: Roberto Saviano

Explanation: The film 'Gomorrah' is based on the non-fiction book of the same name authored by Roberto Saviano.

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Which specific crime syndicate and clan does 'Gomorrah' primarily depict?

Answer: The Camorra's Casalesi clan

Explanation: The film 'Gomorrah' primarily depicts the Casalesi clan, which operates within the larger Camorra crime syndicate.

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When was 'Gomorrah' first released in Italy?

Answer: May 16, 2008

Explanation: The film 'Gomorrah' was first released in Italy on May 16, 2008.

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What was the running time of the film 'Gomorrah'?

Answer: 137 minutes

Explanation: The running time of the film 'Gomorrah' is 137 minutes.

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What languages are spoken in the film 'Gomorrah'?

Answer: Neapolitan and Italian

Explanation: The film 'Gomorrah' features dialogue in both Neapolitan and Italian, reflecting the regional linguistic context.

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Narrative Threads & Character Analysis

Don Ciro's role within the Di Lauro clan was to manage drug distribution networks across Naples.

Answer: False

Explanation: Don Ciro's initial role was that of a timid middleman, responsible for distributing money to the families of imprisoned Di Lauro clan members, not managing drug distribution networks.

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Totò, a 13-year-old, proved his loyalty to the gang by successfully carrying out a drug deal under surveillance.

Answer: False

Explanation: Totò proved his loyalty by undergoing an initiation test where he was shot while wearing a bulletproof vest, not by successfully completing a drug deal.

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Franco, Roberto's boss, justified his illegal toxic waste disposal by claiming it helped Italy join the European Union and allowed people to repay debts.

Answer: True

Explanation: Franco indeed justified his illegal waste disposal by arguing it enabled Italy's entry into the European Union by solving problems and allowed individuals to settle their debts.

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Pasquale, an haute couture tailor, was forced to resign after his secret night-job training Chinese garment workers was discovered, leading to violence.

Answer: True

Explanation: Pasquale, an haute couture tailor, was indeed forced to resign after his clandestine work training Chinese garment workers was uncovered, resulting in a violent attack on his associates.

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Marco and Ciro's gangster aspirations were primarily inspired by traditional Neapolitan folk tales of local heroes.

Answer: False

Explanation: Marco and Ciro's criminal aspirations were primarily influenced by Hollywood mafia movies, not traditional Neapolitan folk tales.

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The film 'Gomorrah' primarily focuses on a single protagonist's journey through the Camorra.

Answer: False

Explanation: The film 'Gomorrah' employs a multi-narrative structure, intertwining five separate stories of individuals affected by organized crime, rather than focusing on a single protagonist.

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The Scampia feud, a violent conflict between rival Camorra clans, serves as the backdrop for the film's plot.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Scampia feud, a violent conflict between rival Camorra clans, is explicitly stated as the backdrop against which the film's intertwined narratives unfold.

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What event triggers the main conflict at the beginning of the film's plot in Naples in 2004?

Answer: An assassination between rival clans of the Di Lauro Camorra syndicate.

Explanation: The film's central conflict is initiated by an assassination between rival clans of the Di Lauro Camorra syndicate in Naples in 2004, leading to the Scampia feud.

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What was Don Ciro's initial role within the Di Lauro clan?

Answer: A middleman distributing money to families of imprisoned clan members.

Explanation: Don Ciro's initial role was to serve as a middleman, responsible for distributing funds to the families of incarcerated Di Lauro clan members.

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What was Totò's initiation test to join the gang?

Answer: Being shot while wearing a bulletproof vest in a cavern.

Explanation: Totò's initiation test involved being shot while wearing a bulletproof vest inside a cavern, a dangerous demonstration of loyalty.

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What tragic act is Totò forced to commit as the feud escalates?

Answer: Luring Maria, a woman to whom he delivered groceries, to her death.

Explanation: As the feud intensifies, Totò is compelled to lure Maria, a woman he knew from grocery deliveries, to her death because her son joined a rival faction.

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What is Roberto's profession in the film?

Answer: Waste management graduate

Explanation: Roberto is depicted as a graduate working in waste management.

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What ethical dilemma causes Roberto to quit his job?

Answer: He realized the extent of environmental damage from illegal toxic waste disposal.

Explanation: Roberto resigns from his job after confronting the severe environmental damage caused by his company's illegal toxic waste disposal practices.

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What was Pasquale's primary occupation?

Answer: Haute couture tailor

Explanation: Pasquale's primary occupation is that of an haute couture tailor.

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What inspired Marco and Ciro's gangster aspirations?

Answer: Hollywood mafia movies

Explanation: Marco and Ciro's aspirations to become gangsters were primarily influenced by their consumption of Hollywood mafia movies.

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What was Marco and Ciro's first independent criminal act shown in the film?

Answer: Robbing African immigrants during a drug purchase.

Explanation: Marco and Ciro's initial independent criminal act depicted in the film was robbing African immigrants during a drug transaction.

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What was the ultimate fate of Marco and Ciro?

Answer: They were ambushed and killed at an abandoned beach resort.

Explanation: Marco and Ciro were ultimately ambushed and killed at an abandoned beach resort, falling into a trap after accepting a contract.

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What was Franco's justification for his illegal waste disposal activities?

Answer: He argued it allowed Italy to join the European Union and helped people repay debts.

Explanation: Franco justified his illegal waste disposal by asserting that these actions facilitated Italy's entry into the European Union and enabled individuals to settle their debts.

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What types of toxic materials were illegally disposed of in the film?

Answer: Chromium and asbestos

Explanation: The film depicts the illegal disposal of toxic materials such as chromium and asbestos.

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Critical Reception & Box Office Performance

The film 'Gomorrah' was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film at the 81st Academy Awards.

Answer: False

Explanation: While 'Gomorrah' was selected as Italy's entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 81st Academy Awards, it did not receive an actual nomination.

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'Gomorrah' won the Golden Lion at the 2008 Venice Film Festival, its most prestigious award.

Answer: False

Explanation: 'Gomorrah' won the Grand Prix at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival, not the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival.

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The film 'Gomorrah' received seven David di Donatello Awards, including Best Film and Best Director.

Answer: True

Explanation: The film 'Gomorrah' was indeed awarded seven David di Donatello Awards, including the accolades for Best Film and Best Director.

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In its opening weekend, 'Gomorrah' was the most watched film in Italy, grossing over €1.8 million.

Answer: True

Explanation: During its opening weekend, 'Gomorrah' was the most-watched film in Italy, collecting €1,825,643, which is over €1.8 million.

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Metacritic rated 'Gomorrah' with a score of 90/100, indicating 'universal acclaim'.

Answer: False

Explanation: Metacritic rated 'Gomorrah' with a score of 87/100, which still indicates 'universal acclaim', but the specific score of 90/100 is incorrect.

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'Gomorrah' grossed a total of $46.7 million worldwide against a budget of €5.9 million.

Answer: True

Explanation: The film 'Gomorrah' had a budget of €5.9 million and achieved a worldwide gross of $46.7 million.

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The film 'Gomorrah' won the ARRI-Zeiss Award at the Venice Film Festival.

Answer: False

Explanation: The film 'Gomorrah' won the ARRI-Zeiss Award at the Munich Film Festival, not the Venice Film Festival.

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'Gomorrah' won five awards at the 2008 European Film Awards, including Best European Film.

Answer: True

Explanation: 'Gomorrah' was indeed honored with five awards at the 2008 European Film Awards, notably including the prestigious Best European Film award.

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What major award did 'Gomorrah' win at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival?

Answer: Grand Prix

Explanation: At the 2008 Cannes Film Festival, 'Gomorrah' was awarded the Grand Prix.

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How many David di Donatello Awards did 'Gomorrah' receive, including Best Film and Best Director?

Answer: Seven

Explanation: The film 'Gomorrah' received seven David di Donatello Awards, including Best Film and Best Director.

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What was the total worldwide box office gross for 'Gomorrah'?

Answer: $46.7 million

Explanation: The film 'Gomorrah' achieved a total worldwide box office gross of $46.7 million.

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What was the critical consensus for 'Gomorrah' on Rotten Tomatoes?

Answer: A realistic and gritty Italian crime masterpiece.

Explanation: The critical consensus on Rotten Tomatoes described 'Gomorrah' as 'a realistic and gritty Italian crime masterpiece' that 'pulls no punches'.

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How did Metacritic rate 'Gomorrah'?

Answer: A score of 87/100, indicating 'universal acclaim'.

Explanation: Metacritic assigned 'Gomorrah' a weighted score of 87/100, which corresponds to a designation of 'universal acclaim'.

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Which film festival awarded 'Gomorrah' the ARRI-Zeiss Award?

Answer: Munich Film Festival

Explanation: The Munich Film Festival was the institution that awarded 'Gomorrah' the ARRI-Zeiss Award.

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What was the budget for 'Gomorrah'?

Answer: €5.9 million

Explanation: The production budget for the film 'Gomorrah' was €5.9 million.

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What was the box office performance of 'Gomorrah' in Italy during its opening weekend?

Answer: It was the most watched film, collecting €1,825,643.

Explanation: During its opening weekend in Italy, 'Gomorrah' was the most-watched film, grossing €1,825,643.

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Real-World Connections & Ethical Dimensions

The scene where Pasquale sees Scarlett Johansson on TV was directly inspired by a real event where Johansson wore a counterfeit dress to the Oscars.

Answer: False

Explanation: The scene was inspired by Angelina Jolie wearing a counterfeit dress to the Oscars, with Scarlett Johansson footage used as a substitute due to unavailability of the original footage, not because Johansson herself wore a counterfeit dress to the Oscars.

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Oreste Spagnuolo, a member of the Casalesi clan, alleged that director Matteo Garrone paid protection money to film 'Gomorrah'.

Answer: True

Explanation: Oreste Spagnuolo, a member of the Casalesi clan, did indeed allege that director Matteo Garrone paid 'pizzo' (protection money) of 20,000 euros to facilitate the filming of 'Gomorrah'.

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Bernardino Terracciano, an actor in 'Gomorrah', was arrested for extortion in 2008 and later sentenced to life for murder in 2016.

Answer: True

Explanation: Bernardino Terracciano, an actor in 'Gomorrah', was arrested for extortion in 2008 and subsequently received a life sentence for murder in 2016.

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Giovanni Venosa, an actor in 'Gomorrah', was sentenced to 5 years for drug trafficking in 2009.

Answer: False

Explanation: Giovanni Venosa, an actor in 'Gomorrah', was sentenced to 13 years for drug trafficking and extortion in 2009, not 5 years.

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Salvatore Abruzzese, who played the character Totò, was arrested for drug dealing in 2021.

Answer: True

Explanation: Salvatore Abruzzese, the actor who portrayed Totò, was indeed arrested for drug dealing in 2021.

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The film 'Gomorrah' is entirely fictional, with no identifiable similarities to actual historical events.

Answer: False

Explanation: The film 'Gomorrah', based on a non-fiction book, portrays events that are identifiably similar to actual historical occurrences, such as the Scampia feud, thus it is not entirely fictional.

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Salvatore Russo, an actor in 'Gomorrah', was arrested for drug dealing multiple times after the film's release.

Answer: True

Explanation: Salvatore Russo, an actor in 'Gomorrah', was arrested for drug dealing in both 2016 and 2018, confirming multiple arrests after the film's release.

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What was the real-life inspiration for the scene where Pasquale sees Scarlett Johansson on TV wearing one of his dresses?

Answer: Angelina Jolie wearing a counterfeit dress to the Oscars, with Johansson footage used instead.

Explanation: The scene was inspired by Angelina Jolie wearing a counterfeit dress to the Oscars, with Scarlett Johansson footage substituted due to rights issues.

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What allegation was made by Oreste Spagnuolo, a Casalesi clan member, against director Matteo Garrone regarding the filming of 'Gomorrah'?

Answer: Garrone paid 'pizzo' (protection money) to the clan to film.

Explanation: Oreste Spagnuolo, a Casalesi clan member, alleged that Matteo Garrone paid 20,000 euros in 'pizzo' (protection money) to secure permission for filming 'Gomorrah'.

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Which actor from 'Gomorrah' was sentenced to life for murder in 2016?

Answer: Bernardino Terracciano

Explanation: Bernardino Terracciano, an actor in 'Gomorrah', was sentenced to life imprisonment for murder in 2016.

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Which actor, playing the character Totò in 'Gomorrah', was arrested for drug dealing in 2021?

Answer: Salvatore Abruzzese

Explanation: Salvatore Abruzzese, the actor portraying Totò, was arrested for drug dealing in 2021.

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In what year was Salvatore Abruzzese, who played Totò, arrested for drug dealing?

Answer: 2021

Explanation: Salvatore Abruzzese, the actor portraying Totò, was arrested for drug dealing in 2021.

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Which actor from 'Gomorrah' was arrested for drug trafficking and extortion in 2008 and sentenced to 13 years?

Answer: Giovanni Venosa

Explanation: Giovanni Venosa, an actor in 'Gomorrah', was arrested for drug trafficking and extortion in 2008 and subsequently sentenced to 13 years.

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Which actor from 'Gomorrah' was arrested for drug dealing in both 2016 and 2018?

Answer: Salvatore Russo

Explanation: Salvatore Russo, an actor in 'Gomorrah', was arrested for drug dealing in both 2016 and 2018.

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Cultural Resonance & Interpretations

The 2014 'Gomorrah' TV series is a direct sequel to the 2008 film, continuing its storyline and characters.

Answer: False

Explanation: The 2014 'Gomorrah' TV series is only loosely based on the same book by Roberto Saviano and is otherwise unrelated to the 2008 film, not a direct sequel.

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Filmmaker Martin Scorsese provided a presentation credit for 'Gomorrah' in the United States because he appreciated its despair and frankness.

Answer: True

Explanation: Martin Scorsese, indeed, provided a presentation credit for 'Gomorrah' in the United States, motivated by his appreciation for the film's profound despair and frankness.

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The 'Goncharov' internet meme originated from a deliberate marketing campaign for 'Gomorrah' to generate viral interest.

Answer: False

Explanation: The 'Goncharov' internet meme originated from a viral Tumblr post featuring a misspelling of 'Gomorrah' on 'knockoff' boots, not from a deliberate marketing campaign.

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Christoph Huber categorized Roberto Saviano's work, including 'Gomorrah', as part of the 'New Italian Epic'.

Answer: True

Explanation: Christoph Huber indeed identified Roberto Saviano's work, including the film 'Gomorrah', as belonging to the 'New Italian Epic' literary movement.

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Manohla Dargis praised 'Gomorrah' for its lighthearted approach to violence, contrasting it with American crime movies.

Answer: False

Explanation: Manohla Dargis praised 'Gomorrah' for its 'deadly serious take on violence', directly contrasting it with a lighthearted approach.

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Jonah Weiner of 'Slate' described 'Gomorrah' as a morally ambiguous film, allowing viewers to interpret the characters' actions.

Answer: False

Explanation: Jonah Weiner of 'Slate' described 'Gomorrah' as a 'deeply moralizing film, brooking no ethical ambiguity', which contradicts the idea of it being morally ambiguous.

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The 'Goncharov' meme involved fans creating a plot and fan art for a non-existent film based on a misspelling of 'Gomorrah'.

Answer: True

Explanation: The 'Goncharov' meme originated from a misspelling of 'Gomorrah' and led to fans collaboratively developing a plot, creating fan art, and analyzing thematic material for this non-existent film.

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What is the relationship between the 2014 'Gomorrah' TV series and the 2008 film?

Answer: The TV series is loosely based on the same book but is otherwise unrelated to the film.

Explanation: The 2014 'Gomorrah' TV series is loosely based on Roberto Saviano's book but is not directly related to the 2008 film in terms of storyline or characters.

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Which filmmaker allowed his name to be used for marketing 'Gomorrah' in the United States due to his appreciation for the film's despair and frankness?

Answer: Martin Scorsese

Explanation: Martin Scorsese, impressed by the film's despair and frankness, allowed his name to be used for marketing 'Gomorrah' in the United States with a presentation credit.

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What internet meme originated from a misspelling related to 'Gomorrah'?

Answer: The 'Goncharov' meme

Explanation: The 'Goncharov' internet meme originated from a viral Tumblr post featuring a misspelling of 'Gomorrah' on 'knockoff' boots.

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According to Manohla Dargis, how does 'Gomorrah' stand out from American crime movies?

Answer: Its deadly serious take on violence and global understanding of the mob's reach.

Explanation: Manohla Dargis highlighted that 'Gomorrah' distinguishes itself from American crime films through its 'deadly serious take on violence' and its comprehensive understanding of the mob's global influence.

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What did Jonah Weiner of 'Slate' conclude about the moral stance of 'Gomorrah'?

Answer: It is a deeply moralizing film, brooking no ethical ambiguity.

Explanation: Jonah Weiner of 'Slate' characterized 'Gomorrah' as a 'deeply moralizing film' that 'brooks no ethical ambiguity' in its portrayal of organized crime.

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