Filming is underway on "Questi Fantasmi," the sixth installment in the De Filippo Collection, a project that aims to bring Eduardo De Filippo's great theatrical masterpieces to the big screen. The film is directed by Alessandro Gassmann and stars such high-caliber actors as Massimiliano Gallo, Anna Foglietta, and Alessio Lapice. The screenplay is by Massimo Gaudioso and Filippo Gili, and filming will last five weeks, taking place entirely in Naples.
The cast and production
"Questi Fantasmi" boasts a talented cast that includes Massimiliano Gallo, Anna Foglietta, and Alessio Lapice. The production is part of the prestigious De Filippo Collection, an initiative that has already enjoyed considerable success with titles such as "Sabato Domenica e Lunedì" in 2022 and "Filumena Marturano" in 2023. This project won the Best TV Film award at the Nastri d'Argento for three consecutive years, the last of which was for "Napoli Milionaria!" in 2023.
Plot and setting
The plot of "Questi Fantasmi" revolves around Pasquale Lojacono, played by Massimiliano Gallo, who moves into a large apartment in Naples with his wife Maria. This move comes about following a peculiar agreement with the owner of the house: in exchange for free accommodation, Pasquale must dispel the rumors that the house is haunted. However, he soon discovers that the generous "spirits" who regularly send him money are actually being manipulated by his wife Maria's lover, who plots to silence him and plan an escape with her.
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The context and secondary characters
In addition to the love triangle between Pasquale, Maria, and his lover, the story involves a series of secondary characters who enrich the plot. Among them are the doorman, the doorman's sister, and the lover's family, all intent on exploiting the ghost legend to their advantage. Furthermore, Professor Santanna, who observes the events from the apartment across the street, offers Pasquale a wry commentary on the inexplicable events that unfold.
Awards and awards
The De Filippo Collection continues to garner prestigious awards. For three consecutive years, it has won the Best TV Film award at the Nastri d'Argento Awards, demonstrating the high quality of its productions and the success of its adaptations of Eduardo De Filippo's great stage masterpieces.
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