Gomorrah

Gomorrah, also spelled Gomorra in Italian, refers primarily to the biblical city of the plain destroyed by God along with Sodom, according to the Book of Genesis. The cities’ exact location is uncertain and their historicity is a matter of religious interpretation and archaeology, but the term has entered common usage as a symbol of corruption and vice.

Gomorrah is also the title of Roberto Saviano’s non-fiction book, first published in 2006 as Gomorra: A Personal Journey into the Violent World of Naples’ Organized Crime. The book investigates the Camorra, the Neapolitan mafia, its organizational structure, economic influence, and social impact on Naples and surrounding areas.

The work inspired a 2008 Italian crime drama film titled Gomorrah (Gomorra), directed by Matteo Garrone. The film compiles several interwoven stories to portray the Camorra’s reach through drug trafficking, waste management, and everyday life in affected communities.

In 2014, an Italian television series titled Gomorrah (Gomorra – La Serie) premiered, adapting Saviano’s material for a serialized drama. The series expands on characters and events associated with the Camorra, offering a contemporary look at organized crime in the region.