Salvo is an almost wordless Sicilian-set drama about a mafia assassin who starts feeling protective about his latest victim's blind sister.

Shot in intensely atmospheric chiaroscuro by Daniele Ciprì, the film is less interested in storytelling and character than in exploring moody stylistics, with a sound design that's well worth periodically shutting your eyes to soak up.

Exquisitely crafted if somewhat academic – an "ambient thriller", if there's such a thing.