A scathing critique of the bourgeoisie is served in Mario Martone's 2004 thriller-drama "The Scent of Blood", based on Goffredo Parise's novel. The film exposes the dark underbelly of a seemingly idyllic marriage between Carlo and Silvia, as Carlo's jealousy rekindles amidst his lover Lù's volatile relationship with a young neo-fascist. As the lines between desire, decadence, and violence blur, Martone masterfully unravels the tangled web of relationships that bind these complex characters together.