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ITAFF25: Napoli - New York
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Synopsis
NAPOLI – NEW YORK
Australian premiere
In 1949, the Italian city of Naples lies in ruins after the devastation of WWII. Amidst the poverty and rubble-strewn streets of the city, two children, Carmine and Celestina, try to survive as best they can by helping each other. Like so many others, they dream of going to America.
After a chance encounter with a steamship’s chef, one night, they secretly stow themselves away on a ship bound for New York to reach Celestina’s sister, who emigrated to America several years earlier. On board, Carmine and Celestina join the many Italian emigrants seeking a new, better life in America. On the run from the Italian purser (Pierfrancesco Favino), the pair eventually arrive in an unknown metropolis, which, after several misadventures, they eventually learn to call home.
Based on an original screenplay by Federico Fellini and Tullio Pinelli from the 1980s, Napoli – New York is a compelling and hopeful coming-of-age story about the duality of dreams and disillusionment, the search for identity and the pursuit of a better life.
2024 | Italy | Italian with English subtitles
FESTIVALS & AWARDS
WINNER | Best Visual Effects, David of the Youth, David di Donatello Awards 2025
NOMINEE | Best Supporting Actor, Best Adapted Screenplay, David di Donatello Awards 2025
NOMINEE x4 | including Best Film, Best Supporting Actor, Nastro d’Argento Awards 2025
OFFICIAL SELECTION | Italian Contemporary Film Festival 2025
Opening Date
Friday, Sep 26, 2025
Rating
CTC
Length
124m
Reviews
A moving exploration of migration, identity, and the bittersweet search for belonging.
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