PLOT : Napoli - New York follows the tale of two Neapolitan kids, Carmine and Celestina, who embark on a ship to New York to escape Italy’s early postwar poverty, unfolds amidst the ruins of a struggling Naples. Relying on each other for support, the children secretly board the ship with hopes of reuniting with Celestina’s sister, who emigrated to America years earlier. Upon reaching the bustling, unfamiliar metropolis, they join countless Italian immigrants in search of a better life. Through a series of challenges and misadventures, Carmine and Celestina must find a way to adapt to their new surroundings, and hopefully eventually find a place they can call home.
Gabriele Salvatores. is an award-winning Italian director and screenwriter known for his wide-ranging filmography. Born in Naples, he began his career as a theater director in 1972, founding Teatro dell'Elfo in Milan. His film debut came in 1989 with Marrakech Express, followed by Turné in 1990, both featuring regular collaborators like Diego Abatantuono and Fabrizio Bentivoglio. Turné was screened at the Cannes Film Festival. Salvatores won international acclaim with Mediterraneo (1991), which earned him an Academy Award for Best Foreign Film. His diverse body of work includes Puerto Escondido (1992), Sud (1993), Nirvana (1997), and I'm Not Scared (2003). His latest film, Napoli-New York (2025), follows two Neapolitan children escaping postwar poverty for a new life in America.
Length 2h 11min
Year 2025
Cast
Pierfrancesco Favino, Dea Lanzaro, Antonio Guerra, Omar Benson Miller, Anna Ammirati, Anna Lucia Pierro, Tomas Arana, Antonio Catania,
Distribution Rai Cinema
Production Paco Cinematografica
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Fri. June 2707:15 PMOutdoorTrinity Theatre, Distillery DistrictToronto
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Jul 4-Jul 14Online Platform
