A film by Gabriele Salvatores

1949. Naples lies in ruins after the devastation of WWII. Amidst the rubble-strewn streets of the city, young Carmine (Antonio Guerra) and Celestina (Dea Lanzaro), try to survive as best they can. One night, the pair find themselves caught on bound a ship as it is departing, leaving them unwitting stowaways to New York, and needing to dodge the attention of the vessel's captain (Tomas Araa) and genial purser (Pierfrancesco Favino). Eventually reaching the bustling, unknown metropolis, Carmine and Celestina must quickly find a way to adapt to their new surroundings, and set out to find Celestinas older sister (Anna Lucia Pierro) who emigrated years earlier... Based on a rediscovered screenplay by maestro Federico Fellini and Tullio Pinelli, written together 80 years ago as young aspiring filmmakers long before the two collaborated on La Strada and La Dolce Vita, NAPOLINEW 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. SEASON EXTENDED - 2025 ITALIAN FILM FESTIVAL Remaining cities: Brisbane until 29 Oct Canberra until 29 Oct Melbourne until 29 Oct Perth until 29 Oct Sydney until 29 Oct