It’s always summer in the movies Paolo Sorrentin and his last cassette ParthenopeIt wasn’t going to be less. Distributed by the independent label A24, the new proposal from the Neapolitan author presents a latest trailer just over a month after hitting theaters across our country, delivering a stunningly beautiful look at this ode to youth whom he admires so much and which he has represented so many times in his filmography. Because nothing else, but the Italian is a filmmaker with a recognizable identity in every shot and this preview once again shows all the benefits of his cinematic existentialism.
Titled after the myth of Greek sirens who guided men to their deaths at sea, Parthenope is featured Celeste Dalla Porta in the lead role, playing a rich woman who gradually drives her family crazy thanks to her incredible beauty. Thus inserting a comparison with the legacy of the legend which appears reflected in the Odyssey, where the song of these beings was intended to cause Odysseus’ crew to jump overboard. The film premiered at the last Cannes Film Festival and even before it was presented to critics, A24 unceremoniously bet on it, describing it as a “the monumental and deeply romantic story of a life”. Sorrentino directs and writes this vital new testament by surrounding himself with several compatriots in a predominantly Italian cast in which we find Ario Aita, Silvia Degrandi, Isabella Ferrari, Lorenzo Gleijeses, Biagio Izzo, Marlon Joubert, Peppe Lanzetta, Nello Mascia, Silvio Orlando , Luisa. Ranieri, Daniele Rienzo, Stefania Sandrelli and Oscar-winning British actress, Gary Oldman.
Born as one Italian-French co-productionthe feature film was shot between Naples and Capri and was shot by Fremantle, The Apartment Pictures, Piper Filmes and Pathé in association with Saint Laurent. A24 is distributing the material only in North America, while Pathé is doing the same for international sales of the director’s eleventh film. Oscar winner for The great beauty.
What is “Parthenope” about?
The official synopsis of Parthenope says this: “A female epic devoid of heroism but overflowing with an inescapable attraction to love, freedom and Naples. Parthenope, born on the sea in Naples in 1950, searches for happiness during the long summers of her youth, falling in love with her hometown and its many memorable characters.
To create the libretto, Sorrentino once again relies on Umberto Contarellohis trusted screenwriter with whom he has already collaborated on said film The great beauty like in the series The young pope. Plus, the director reunites with the cinematographer Daria D’Antonioresponsible for the visual appearance of It was the hand of Godthe director’s previous film. In the promotional material you can see the strong presence of the sea and the often ornate style of his work. The one in which Dalla shows her sensuality in every step and in every male gaze, something that the character played by Oldman verbalizes when he tells her “You can have it all, without even asking for it. ». Although Parthenope is more concerned with finding beauty and youth and not, she is never ashamed.
Most of the criticisms were received with a certain coldness during the competition of Croisette. However, little by little, part of the specialized press began to accept that it was perhaps one of those works that, above all, will dazzle fans with what they are. with Luca Guadagninoone of the most sought-after Italian filmmakers in the international audiovisual industry.
Parthenope should be released in our cinemas soon December 25in direct competition with the premiere of Nosferatu. by Robert Eggers.
Paolo Sorrentino and Jennifer Lawrence
Despite his drift towards purely Italian in recent years, Paolo Sorrentino will return in 2025 with an American project entitled prosecutewhich he was going to make with Morgan Spurlock. Unfortunately, the person responsible for the documentary Super size me He died this year, so in theory Sorrentino will take charge alone. prosecute It has a screenplay by John Logan (Gladiator), Rebecca Angelo and Lauren Schuker Blum (Hard blow for Wall Street) which will tell the true story of Hollywood super-agent Sue Mengers, in a biopic with Jennifer Lawrence.
