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"A MUSICIAL ADVENTURE..."

2010 1h 30m IT

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6.4

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★6.4TMDB · 16

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Synopsis

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Songs and singers from Naples, musicians and poets, real and legendary characters are the protagonists of a film that crosses one of the most beautiful, famous and controversial metropolises in the world. An exceptional orchestra for a repertoire that speaks of love, sex, jealousy, immigration, protest.

“A MUSICIAL ADVENTURE...”

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Cast

Massimo Ranieri
Singer
John Turturro
Self
Peppe Barra
Self
Raiz
Singer #2
Max Casella
Soldier / Jailor / Lover
James Senese
Self
Pietra Montecorvino
Singer #3
Valentina Adorato
Self - Singer

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: John Turturro
Writers: John Turturro, John Turturro, John Turturro
Languages: Arabic, English, Italian
Countries: Italy, United States of America, Germany

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 16 years ago.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 3 languages: Arabic, English, Italian.

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WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: Italy, United States of America, Germany.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by John Turturro, shot by Marco Pontecorvo. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Simona Paggi shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Massimo Ranieri and John Turturro and Peppe Barra carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "A MUSICIAL ADVENTURE...".

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

John Turturro directs. Marco Pontecorvo behind the camera. Simona Paggi cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Italy, United States of America, Germany. Dialogue in Arabic, English, Italian.

Trivia

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190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 16 years ago.
3Dialogue crosses 3 languages: Arabic, English, Italian.
4International production across 3 countries: Italy, United States of America, Germany.
5Directed by John Turturro, shot by Marco Pontecorvo. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Editor Simona Paggi shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Massimo Ranieri and John Turturro and Peppe Barra carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "A MUSICIAL ADVENTURE...".
9IMDB entry: tt1407085 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Only 16 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.