What Happens at the End of Accattaroma?

Vittorio, a man of about forty-five, a villager, sets out one morning from Via del Mandrione, on foot, to reach the Rio della Grana, the location of which he generally knows. He only knows that it is "over there", near the village of Gelsomino, "a thousand meters from the Pope's bedroom". He must meet an old friend of his, Aurelio, the son of Beddamadre, an old criminal who has been dead for years. Maybe Aurelio will give him a little job, maybe he will give him some money, maybe nothing. But, above all, Vittorio wants to see the Rio della Grana, he has heard about it from the old people of the village, it must be beautiful.

Daniele Costantini's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Massimiliano Cardia (Vittorio)'s journey. He only knows that it is "over there", near the village of Gelsomino, "a thousand meters from the Pope's bedroom".

How Does Massimiliano Cardia (Vittorio)'s Story End?

• Massimiliano Cardia: Massimiliano Cardia's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
• Simone de Bianchi (Ruggeretto): Simone de Bianchi's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
• Samuel Garofalo (Begalone): Samuel Garofalo's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of Accattaroma Mean?

The ending of Accattaroma brings the narrative to a close, though viewer reception has been mixed. The resolution of Massimiliano Cardia's story may not satisfy all audiences.