The restored film “Vito e gli Altri” by Antonio Capuano will be presented in Nola on February 6 at the Multisala Savoia, marking the director’s return to Campania after more than two decades.
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The film, recently presented in Rome, has undergone a 4K restoration by the Cinecittà laboratories, returning its original quality to the public. “Vito e gli Altri”, released in 1991, marked the beginning of Antonio Capuano's career, receiving awards such as the Nastro d'Argento for best new director.
Plot of “Vito and the Others”
The story takes place in Naples and tells the dramatic events of Vito, a twelve-year-old boy who, having lost his father to arrest, slips into the world of crime. Through an intense and realistic story, the film explores complex themes such as violence and loneliness, making use of a cast of young non-professional actors. The narration, based on a news story, offers an authentic and raw cross-section of Neapolitan society.
Antonio Capuano: Director Profile
Antonio Capuano is known for his unique way of representing childhood and adolescence in Naples. Among his most famous works are “Pianese Nunzio 14 anni a maggio” and “La guerra di Mario”, through which he investigated the dynamics between young people and society. With “Luna Rossa” and “Il buco in testa”, Capuano explored the hierarchies of crime and the years of lead. The Academy of Italian Cinema awarded him the David Speciale in 2022 for his significant commitment to cinema. In addition to the director, the film critic Alberto Castellano and the teacher Paola Pagliuca will be present at the screening in Nola, offering an opportunity to delve into a work that continues to stimulate reflections on the role and evolution of Neapolitan cinema.
Article published on 4 February 2025 - 13:00
