The Swindle

Augusto, a seasoned small-time conman in his twilight years, finds himself entangled with two ambitious young protégés - the aspiring crooner Roberto, who aspires to be Italy's Johnny Ray, and the charmingly cunning Bruno, affectionately called Picasso. Together they navigate the seedy underbelly of their urban surroundings, executing intricate cons and heists that keep them just ahead of the law.As their partnership unfolds, a series of misadventures and complicated personal relationships put stress on Augusto's meticulously woven web of deceit. In the midst of these challenges, his two protégés navigate their own internal conflicts - Roberto struggles to balance his growing fame with his criminal lifestyle, while Picasso wrestles with the morality of his chosen profession.The film explores themes of loyalty and betrayal, ambition and redemption, set against the backdrop of a gritty, glamorous world where art meets crime. As Augusto's once-bright future begins to unravel, the audience is left questioning whether the price of success is worth the personal sacrifices required in this intricate dance between loyalty and survival.