**Title: Escalation (1968) - A Tale of Control and Conformity** Set against the vibrant backdrop of 1968 London, "Escalation" follows the carefree life of Luca, a young man reveling in the freedom of the swinging sixties. However, his idyllic days come to a screeching halt when his father insists he step into the family business, prioritizing duty over desire. Luca's journey takes a dark turn as he is forcibly shipped back to Italy and abducted by his father’s associates. Confined to a sanitarium, he becomes a victim of harrowing treatments, including electroshock therapy, designed to strip away his individuality. Once deemed "normalized," Luca finds himself coerced into marrying a woman who appears to be the love of his life but is, in fact, a psychologist hired by his father. Her mission? To reshape him into the archetype of a perfect businessman. "Escalation" masterfully explores themes of autonomy and the struggle against oppressive expectations, leaving viewers questioning how far one will go to reclaim their identity in a world that demands conformity.