Naples and New York, two cities that are about as similar as a plate of spaghetti and a New York-style hot dog. One’s got history, the other’s got…well, more history, but also hot dogs. (Jimmy Carr)
But seriously, folks, Napoli – New York, the new film by Gabriele Salvatores, is proof that Naples is still the belle of the Italian cinematic ball. And who can blame the city? I mean, it’s like the Italian version of Manchester – gritty, passionate, and full of people who love a good argument. (Ricky Gervais)
After the success of Paolo Sorrentino’s Parthenope, which has been seen by a whopping one million people (apparently, that’s Italian for “a lot of people”), Salvatores’ film is the latest in a long line of cinematic love letters to the city of Naples. And what’s not to love? The pizza, the scenery, the…ahem… characterful locals? (Lee Evans)
But I digress. Napoli – New York has done reasonably well at the box office, considering it was released the same week as Gladiator II and Wicked. I mean, who wouldn’t want to see Pierce Brosnan’s receding hairline and a musical about witches? (Rowan Atkinson, in a silly voice) No, no, I jest, of course! Salvatores’ film has done a cracking job, raking in 996,144 euros and attracting nearly 150,000 cinemagoers. Not bad, not bad at all.
Now, the film itself tells the story of two Neapolitan kids, Celestina and Carmine, who sneak onto a ship to New York in search of a better life. Ah, the classic “dash-for-it-on-a-ship” trope – it’s like the Italian version of our own ” dash-for-it-on-a- Eurostar-to-escape-the-in-laws” move. (Ricky Gervais)
But in all seriousness, the film is an ode to a bygone era, one that shaped the history of Naples and its people. It’s a story of hope, survival, and the immigrant experience. I mean, who hasn’t dreamed of leaving it all behind and starting anew in the Big Apple? Apart from me, of course – I’ve got a nice flat in London, and I’m not about to give up my Waitrose loyalty card for anything. (Jimmy Carr)
All joking aside, Napoli – New York looks like a cracking film, and I’m not just saying that because I’ve got a soft spot for Italian cinema (although, let’s be real, who doesn’t?). It’s a testament to the enduring power of Naples to inspire and captivate audiences around the world.
So, there you have it, folks. If you’re in the mood for a cinematic tale of hope, hardship, and the American dream, then Napoli – New York is the film for you. And if you’re not, well, you can always watch Gladiator II and Wicked instead. I hear they’re…interesting. (Rowan Atkinson, in a silly voice)
Napoli – New York
Napoli – New York, directed by Gabriele Salvatores, is a testament to the eternal fascination that the city holds on the world of cinema, joining the ranks of films like Paolo Sorrentino’s Parthenope, which has garnered international acclaim and broken the one million viewer mark, thus becoming a shining example of Naples’ growing influence on Italian and international cinema alike.
Napoli – New York’s Box Office Debut
Despite the stiff competition from the highly anticipated releases of Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II and Wicked, a musical prequel to The Wizard of Oz, Gabriele Salvatores’ Napoli – New York managed to captivate audiences, leveraging its unique narrative to climb the rankings, currently standing as the fifth most viewed film in Italy, in terms of revenue for the week, with an impressive €996,144 in earnings and almost 150,000 viewers attending screenings.
A Journey to the Land of Opportunity
The release coinciding with the highly publicized launch of Wicked and Gladiator II did have a minor impact on the film’s box office performance, but not enough to deter its overall success, as audiences continue to be captivated by the vision of award-winning director Gabriele Salvatores, who reveals a narrative that poignantly intertwines themes of belonging and the American dream, set against the backdrop of a war-torn city, fueled by an unyielding passion for a brighter future.
A Heartwarming and Universal Narrative
Napoli – New York features Italian actor Pierfrancesco Favino and tells the heartwarming story of Celestina and Carmine, two inseparable children navigating the challenges of a war-torn city by supporting each other through thick and thin. One fateful night, they decide to embark on a perilous journey, sneaking onto a ship bound for New York, joining the masses of Italian immigrants seeking a better life in the United States and striving to carve a new future for themselves in an unfamiliar metropolis.
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