'A Santanotte
Nanninella, a young girl, is exploited and abused by her father, whom she maintains with her waitress salary. She falls madly in love with Tore, a handsome and upright man, whose friend Carluccio plots to have Nanninella for himself. Based on a popular Neapolitan song, ‘A Santanotte is the earliest extant feature film by Elvira Notari, Italy's first and most prolific female filmmaker.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1922 |
| Country | Italy |
| Genre | Drama, Romance |
| Director | Elvira Notari |
| Runtime | 61 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.0/10 (10 votes) |
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Elvira Notari constructs a poignant drama from the contrast between the heroine's fragility and the brutality of her patriarchal surroundings. The film relies on its folk song origins to explore themes of sacrifice and the desperate search for autonomy within rigid social constraints.
What lingers after viewing is the raw, almost documentary-like texture of Neapolitan street life, where a simple romantic plot resonates as a powerful social cry. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Elvira Notari
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Watch in a quiet setting to absorb every silent detail and play of light. Ideal for an evening viewing.
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