Marco D'Amore's 'Napoli Magica' Documentary on Sky Arte
Actor, director, and screenwriter Marco D'Amore (born 1981) has created the Sky Original documentary 'Napoli Magica,' airing on Sky Arte on Sunday, November 12. The film aims to deceive viewers into thinking it is a classic city documentary before surprising them with theatrical magic. D'Amore's research drew on centuries of great artists who captured Naples' spirit beyond appearances. The documentary takes viewers through iconic locations: the Fontanelle cemetery, Castel dell'Ovo, the Veiled Christ chapel, and the Catacombs of San Gaudioso. It weaves together myths, spirits, and legends of Naples, featuring contemporary Neapolitans alongside mythical figures like the siren Parthenope, the munaciello, the anime pezzentelle, and Pulcinella. The content is curated by Artribune.
Key facts
- Marco D'Amore directed the documentary 'Napoli Magica' for Sky Arte.
- The documentary airs on Sky Arte on Sunday, November 12.
- D'Amore intends to deceive viewers initially with a classic documentary style.
- The film explores iconic Naples locations: Fontanelle cemetery, Castel dell'Ovo, Veiled Christ chapel, Catacombs of San Gaudioso.
- It blends reality with imagination, featuring myths and legends.
- Mythical figures include Parthenope, munaciello, anime pezzentelle, and Pulcinella.
- Contemporary Neapolitans appear alongside historical memories.
- Sky Arte content is curated by Artribune.
Entities
Artists
- Marco D'Amore
Institutions
- Sky Arte
- Artribune
Locations
- Naples
- Fontanelle cemetery
- Castel dell'Ovo
- Veiled Christ chapel
- Catacombs of San Gaudioso
- Italy