Parthenope (2024) is a coming-of-age drama written, produced, and directed by Paolo Sorrentino. It premiered at the Cannes Film Festival on May 21, 2024, and was later released in Italy on October 24, 2024. The film is an Italian-French co-production, with distribution handled by Warner Bros. Entertainment Italia and Pathé.
The story follows a woman born in the sea of Naples in 1950, who spends her youth searching for happiness amid the long summers of her life. Through her journey, she falls in love with Naples itself and encounters a variety of memorable characters. The film blends drama and fantasy, reflecting Sorrentino’s signature style of mixing realism with poetic imagery.
The cast includes Celeste Dalla Porta in the lead role, alongside Stefania Sandrelli, Gary Oldman, Silvio Orlando, Luisa Ranieri, Peppe Lanzetta, and Isabella Ferrari. With cinematography by Daria D’Antonio and music by Lele Marchitelli, the film runs for 136 minutes and had a production budget of €32.6 million. As of early 2025, it has grossed about $11.7 million worldwide.
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