Ferzan Ozpetek's 'Napoli Velata' Premieres December 28
Ferzan Ozpetek's new movie, 'Napoli Velata,' is set to hit theaters on December 28, with Warner Bros distributing it. This captivating thriller, rich in magic and mystery, is set in Naples, a city Ozpetek cherishes right after Istanbul, Rome, and Lecce. The film stars Giovanna Mezzogiorno and Alessandro Borghi, alongside a talented cast from Naples, including Anna Bonaiuto and Maria Pia Calzone. Themes of the eye and womb are prominent, which are recurring motifs in Ozpetek's work. Inspired by the 'figliata' ritual he witnessed while directing 'La Traviata,' the title references the 'Cristo Velato' sculpture. Ozpetek calls it a psychological thriller exploring a woman's trauma, featuring a bold three-minute sex scene and shot in a historic house used in classic Italian films.
Key facts
- Film 'Napoli Velata' directed by Ferzan Ozpetek releases December 28.
- Distributed by Warner Bros.
- Stars Giovanna Mezzogiorno and Alessandro Borghi.
- Set in Naples, a city Ozpetek considers his own.
- Inspired by Neapolitan ritual 'figliata' (male childbirth performance).
- Central images: eye and womb.
- Features a three-minute sex scene.
- Shot in a historic house used for De Sica's 'L'oro di Napoli' and Rossellini's 'Viaggio in Italia'.
Entities
Artists
- Ferzan Ozpetek
- Giovanna Mezzogiorno
- Alessandro Borghi
- Anna Bonaiuto
- Peppe Barra
- Biagio Forestieri
- Lina Sastri
- Isabella Ferrari
- Luisa Ranieri
- Maria Pia Calzone
- Margherita Bordino
Institutions
- Warner Bros.
- Teatro San Carlo
- Artribune
Locations
- Naples
- Italy
- Istanbul
- Rome
- Lecce