Mixed by Erry

The story unfolds from the late 1970s to the early 1990s, a period of economic turbulence and cultural change in Italy. It traces the rise of illicit cassette piracy, the latent power of the Camorra, and the music industry's reactions to unauthorized releases. Milestones like the 1991 Sanremo Festival and the looming shift to the euro anchor the brothers’ fortunes and challenges.

Naples, particularly the working-class district of Forcella, provides a gritty, urban backdrop. The city’s streets and markets shape the Frattasio brothers’ ascent from modest means to a booming pirate music operation. The setting reflects late 20th-century Italy where informal economies and organized crime intersect with popular culture.

💰 Crime & Wealth

The film tracks how fast money and power accrue through illegal cassette piracy, evolving from street-level tapes to a full-blown operation. It shows how family ambition can blur ethical lines and how criminal enterprise reshapes a neighborhood economy. Yet the story also questions the price of wealth when trust is strained and betrayal looms.

🎵 Music & Identity

Music serves as both dream and weapon; Enrico’s pressure to produce hits drives the business, while tapes become a cultural currency that defines identity in the community. The Sanremo tie-ins and the exploitation of festival material reveal how music markets can be manipulated. The brothers’ brand, 'Mixed by Erry,' merges art with illicit logistics.

👨‍👦 Family & Loyalty

Three brothers rally around a shared goal, binding themselves through risk, secrecy, and a family code. Loyalty is continually tested as external forces—from police to criminal rivals—threaten their empire. The narrative tracks how personal bonds sustain or fracture under pressure, shaping their ultimate fate.