Based on the play by Bernard-Marie Koltès, Roberto Zucco presents a haunting and poetic journey into the mind of a charismatic yet deeply troubled young man. Directed by Mael Diraison, the film follows its enigmatic title character as he escapes from a psychiatric prison and embarks on a surreal odyssey across a sun-scorched France. Driven by an inexplicable compulsion, Roberto moves through a series of intense, fragmented encounters with a cast of lost souls, including a lonely young girl and a prostitute, all portrayed by a compelling ensemble that includes Pulchérie Charpentier and Eilwen Le Duc. Each interaction becomes a charged, often violent confrontation that blurs the line between predator and prey. The film’s tone is a hypnotic blend of stark realism and dreamlike allegory, creating an unsettling atmosphere of freedom and inevitable doom. As Roberto’s path becomes increasingly erratic and dangerous, the narrative builds toward a tragic, inexorable climax, exploring themes of alienation, desire, and the search for identity in a world that has no place for him. This is a stark, visually arresting drama that refuses to offer easy answers.