The eponymous character is Italian Major General Nicola Calipari, a dedicated intelligence officer, who devotes his life to the fight against organized crime and international counterterrorist operations. Known for his skill in brokering hostage situations and saving lives, he’s the one the government calls in 2005 when Italian journalist Giuliana Sgrena is kidnapped in Iraq by a terrorist cell. A riveting real-life thriller, directed with intelligence and compassion. –AS