Count Federico's tyrannical rule and his ruthless suppression of dissent through violence and authoritarian control

Federico arrives as his men slaughter peasants transporting vital provisions. The brutal suppression severs any hope of organized resistance among the starving populace. The conflagration of the cart serves as …

Giuliano’s uncle Federico arrives to assert dominance after his father’s sudden death, dismissing Giuliano’s grief with cold pragmatism. He reveals his cruelty by admitting to ordering violent suppression of peasant …