Malocchio Moderno (2021)

An ancient superstition, embedded into the Italian culture, has wreaked havoc on the psychological development of many Italo-Canadian children. This documentary will venture into a part of the Italian culture that is rarely talked about. It is something that is only whispered to people you trust. It is a fear that was embedded into the Italian culture as far back as the Roman empire. The Malocchio aka the evil eye. A superstition held by almost every culture, in some shape or form, across the globe, however, the Italian culture has only recently tried to rationalize this phenomenon by making it prevalent in its pop-culture. Yet, even a non-believer will shy away from a conversation to do with the Malocchio. It is a fear instilled in our DNA and has had adverse effects on the children of landed immigrants to Canada.