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The Kingdom of Naples

1978 2h 5m Drama List
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Raised in an impoverished part of Naples, Italy, Massimo Pagano (Antonio Orlando) and his sister, Vittoria (Christina Donadio), choose two different paths to try to advance their lives. Determined to better herself by conventional routes, Vittoria studies diligently, learning English and getting work as a flight attendant while having a number of tumultuous affairs. Meanwhile, Massimo becomes an ardent member of the Communist Party, only to find himself stranded in a low-paying job.

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Serge Daney Cahiers du Cinéma A completely astonishing film by Werner Schroeter. Oct 4, 2023 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews It makes for a riveting but strange film experience. Rated: B Apr 19, 2014 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Raised in an impoverished part of Naples, Italy, Massimo Pagano (Antonio Orlando) and his sister, Vittoria (Christina Donadio), choose two different paths to try to advance their lives. Determined to better herself by conventional routes, Vittoria studies diligently, learning English and getting work as a flight attendant while having a number of tumultuous affairs. Meanwhile, Massimo becomes an ardent member of the Communist Party, only to find himself stranded in a low-paying job.
Director
Werner Schroeter
Screenwriter
Werner Schroeter
Production Co
Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen (ZDF), Dieter Geissler Filmproduktion
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Italian
Runtime
2h 5m