Cristina Donadio

Documentary film about Naples (Italy) seen through the perspectives of artists and intellectuals.

The story of a difficult birth set against the backdrop of child trafficking in Castel Volturno, an area outside Naples known for being the most lawless area in Italy. (imdb)

Ciro disregards tradition in his attempt to become the next mafia mob boss. The internal power struggle puts him and his entire family's life at risk. (imdb)

A cruel dictator rules a Latin American state. Corruption, brutality and exploitation are present every day. A few people begin to organize resistance. Under the leader "El Leopardo" a small group of guerrillas fights against the violent government... (imdb)

A widow, Fanny, returns to Naples after the death of her husband. She is met by Ferdinando, the illegitimate son of the baron, and taken to a villa. However, her jewels and money are stolen and Ferdinando disappears. She tracks him down and becomes involved in a "sting" with him. (bfi)

Based on the book by Curzio Malaparte, the film is a collection of bitter memories about the Allied liberation of Naples. (umuc.edu)