Sulla Mia Pelle -

Stefano died alone in a prison hospital wing on October 22, 2009.

While in custody, Stefano was brutally assaulted by members of the Carabinieri (military police). Sulla mia pelle

Sulla mia pelle (On My Skin) is a devastating 2018 Italian biographical drama directed by Alessio Cremonini that chronicles the final seven days of . The film serves as a visceral account of one of Italy’s most controversial cases of police brutality and institutional failure. The Incident Stefano died alone in a prison hospital wing

On October 15, 2009, 31-year-old building surveyor Stefano Cucchi was arrested in Rome for possession of hashish and cocaine. Though fit when taken into custody, he appeared in court the following day with visible bruising and difficulty walking. Despite his deteriorating condition, he was ordered to remain in preventive custody. The Ordeal The film serves as a visceral account of

Bound by a "macho Roman culture," Stefano initially refused to report the beating, while various guards and medical staff followed rigid protocols instead of intervening. The Tragedy and Aftermath

Stefano suffered from epilepsy and was denied his medication. He eventually experienced kidney failure due to severe dehydration and malnutrition.

The story follows Stefano’s rapid physical decline through a series of "cells, offices, courtrooms, and hospital spaces".