Naples, a city of culture and creativity, but also of chaos and criminal abandon. After spending almost two years in Naples, Trudie Styler took on the challenge of creating a documentary capable of showing the contrasts – of beauty and pain, light and darkness – of a city that is unique in the world, using her perspective as a foreigner passionate about the city. Allowing the people of Naples tell their own story, she reveals a city of generosity and cruelty, of light and shadow.
The documentary features interviews with don Antonio Loffredo, rebellious and enlightened parish priest of the Sanità district; actor Francesco Di Leva, founder of the NEST Theatre in San Giovanni a Teduccio; writer Roberto Saviano; and artist Jorit; the original song "Neapolis" by Clementino, in addition to the "Forti Guerriere” fighting for women’s rights, “castagnari” (roasted chestnut sellers), and Antonio, veteran of the Four Days of Naples at the end of WWII.
“Naples is a culture unto itself. What my eyes have to offer in Naples is extreme wonder, extreme curiosity. Fresh eyes that can look at the city with detail and compassion. Naples has survived for 3000 years. It is not a new reality at all to tell, but it's an absolutely extraordinary one" commented the director.
Naples, a city of culture and creativity, but also of chaos and criminal abandon. After spending almost two years in Naples, Trudie Styler took on the challenge of creating a documentary capable of showing the contrasts – of beauty and pain, light and darkness – of a city that is unique in the world, using her perspective as a foreigner passionate about the city. Allowing the people of Naples tell their own story, she reveals a city of generosity and cruelty, of light and shadow.
The documentary features interviews with don Antonio Loffredo, rebellious and enlightened parish priest of the Sanità district; actor Francesco Di Leva, founder of the NEST Theatre in San Giovanni a Teduccio; writer Roberto Saviano; and artist Jorit; the original song "Neapolis" by Clementino, in addition to the "Forti Guerriere” fighting for women’s rights, “castagnari” (roasted chestnut sellers), and Antonio, veteran of the Four Days of Naples at the end of WWII.
“Naples is a culture unto itself. What my eyes have to offer in Naples is extreme wonder, extreme curiosity. Fresh eyes that can look at the city with detail and compassion. Naples has survived for 3000 years. It is not a new reality at all to tell, but it's an absolutely extraordinary one" commented the director.
Big Sur, Mad Entertainment, Rai Cinema, Luce Cinecittà
