Screenplay: Mario Martone

Direction Mario Martone

Cast Anna Bonaiuto · Angela Luce · Gianni Cajafa · Peppe Lanzetta

Synopsis Nasty Love (1995) follows the journey of a woman who returns to her hometown of Naples after the passing of her elderly mother. The daughter, initially puzzled by her mother's seemingly content yet enigmatic final days, decides to extend her...

Direction Mario Martone

Cast Luigi Lo Cascio · Valerio Binasco · Toni Servillo · Francesca Inaudi

Direction Mario Martone

Cast Toni Servillo · Maria Nazionale · Cristiana Dell'Anna · Antonia Truppo

Synopsis The King of Laughter (2021) follows the life of renowned Neapolitan actor and playwright Eduardo Scarpetta, the father of Eduardo De Filippo, who dedicated his entire career to the theater. He gained fame with enduring works like “Miseria e nobiltà.”...

Direction Mario Martone

Cast Elio Germano · Isabella Ragonese · Michele Riondino · Edo Natoli

Synopsis Leopardi (2014) delves into the brief yet impactful life of Giacomo Leopardi, an Italian poet and philosopher who, despite his frail health, left an indelible mark on literature and philosophy. The film explores his struggles with illness and his profound...

Direction Mario Martone

Cast Pierfrancesco Favino · Francesco Di Leva · Tommaso Ragno · Aurora Quattrocchi

Synopsis Nostalgia (2022) follows Felice Lasco as he ventures back to Naples after four decades away. Upon his return, he navigates the familiar yet foreign streets, reacquainting himself with the city's unique culture and language. Having spent many years in Egypt,...

Direction Mario Martone

Cast Francesco Di Leva · Massimiliano Gallo · Roberto De Francesco · Adriano Pantaleo

Synopsis The Mayor of Rione Sanità (2019) is a cinematic adaptation of Eduardo De Filippo’s play "Il Sindaco del Rione Sanità," directed by Mario Martone and set in contemporary times. The film delves into the complexities of reality through the lens...

Direction Mario Martone

Cast Jenna Thiam · Donatella Finocchiaro · Maximilian Dirr · Antonio Folletto

Synopsis Capri-Revolution (2018) is set in 1914, as Italy stands on the brink of war. A group of North European artists and intellectuals have established a commune on the picturesque island of Capri, seeking an idyllic haven for their creative pursuits....

Direction Mario Martone

Cast Enzo Moscato · Marco Manchisi · Tonino Taiuti · Iaia Forte

Synopsis Rasoi (1993) is a cinematic adaptation of a renowned stage performance directed by Mario Martone. The film captures the essence of Enzo Moscato's theatrical work, translating the dynamic energy and emotional depth of the live show onto the screen. Through...

Direction Mario Martone

Cast Fanny Ardant · Michele Placido · Giovanna Giuliani · Sergio Tramonti

Synopsis The Scent of Blood (2004) follows the intricate dynamics of Carlo and Silvia, a couple married for two decades. Their unconventional arrangement, where Carlo resides with a younger paramour and Silvia stays in their original apartment, faces a significant shift...

Direction Mario Martone

Cast Carlo Cecchi · Anna Bonaiuto · Renato Carpentieri · Toni Servillo

Synopsis Death of a Neapolitan Mathematician (1992) portrays the final days of Professor Renato Caccioppoli, a university educator whose life is marked by a sense of futility and lack of purpose. The film delves into the personal struggles and existential crisis...

Direction Mario Martone

Cast Andrea Renzi · Anna Bonaiuto · Iaia Forte · Toni Servillo

Direction Mario Martone

Cast Paolo Sorrentino · Michael Radford · Francesco Piccolo · Valentino Picone

Synopsis Massimo Troisi: Somebody Down There Likes Me (2023) delves into the life and legacy of the underappreciated Italian artist Massimo Troisi (1953–1994), who, despite his untimely death at 41, left an indelible mark on cinema. Known for his lead role...

Direction Antonio Capuano · Pappi Corsicato · Antonietta de Lillo · Stefano Incerti

Cast Anna Bonaiuto · Iaia Forte · Enzo Moscato · Nunzia Di Somma

Synopsis The Vesuvians (1997) presents a collection of five distinct narratives, each offering a unique fairytale perspective on the city of Naples, crafted by some of its most esteemed filmmakers. The first segment, "La Stirpe di Iana/Iana's Descendants," revolves around a...