Jesus in Spaccanapoli, the documentary film by Sister Orsola Benincasa

The new documentary film Jesus in Spaccanapoli will be presented as a national preview at the University Sister Orsola Benincasa in Naples. The screening will take place on December 11th in the Sala degli Angeli, starting at 11 am.

The film represents the extension of the ten-year academic project of the university's Master in Cinema and Television, and aims to offer a unique look at Naples and its connection with the art of the nativity scene.

A Journey into the “Nativity Scene City”

Directed by Gianfranco Pannone with the contribution of anthropologists Marino Niola and Elisabetta Moro, the documentary film explores the city of Naples as a “nativity scene city”. The initiative is part of the project “Nativity scene art as an intangible heritage of the city of Naples”, supported by Scabec-Regione Campania. Starting from the Certosa di San Martino, the film travels through the historic via Spaccanapoli to the lively stalls of San Gregorio Armeno.

A Reflection on Sacred and Profane

The documentary film offers a reflection on the transformation of the Neapolitan nativity scene, from a religious representation to a social theater. Marino Niola emphasizes how Naples manages to “domesticate” the nativity scene, making it a theater of everyday life, where sacred elements meet profane ones. This transformation emphasizes the relationship between the religious and social dimensions in traditional Neapolitan art.

Meeting with Producer Nicola Giuliano

Following the screening of the documentary, a meeting with Nicola Giuliano, Oscar winner for “The Great Beauty,” is scheduled. This event marks the celebration of the tenth anniversary of the Master in Cinema and Television at the university, which is keeping registrations open until January 8.