On the evening of Friday 21 March 2025, the Cinema Academy Astra in Naples will host two premieres as part of AstraDoc, a festival dedicated to documentaries with a strong territorial connection.
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The screenings promise to offer unique perspectives on local culture, through distinctive figures such as singer Giovanni Alan Wurzburger and four inhabitants of Ischia.
Alan – The Tale of an Ignorant
“Alan – Il racconto di un ignorante” is a film directed by Luca Lanzano, which will be presented at 21 pm. The documentary explores the final three years of the life of Neapolitan musician Giovanni Alan Wurzburger. Thanks to his notes of musical intelligence and free spirit, Wurzburger managed to perform alongside national and international music icons. The film, winner of the “Per Chi Crea – Nuove Opere 2023” Call by SIAE and the Ministry of Culture, will offer a profound reflection on freedom and humanity outside traditional schemes.
Beyond Ischia
At 19:XNUMX p.m., the public will be able to watch the screening of “Oltre Ischia” by Luca Ciriello. This documentary takes the viewer to the island of Ischia and focuses on the lives of four characters who challenge normality. Through their stories, the film offers an authentic vision of the place, different from the usual tourist stereotypes. The project is the result of a participatory documentary workshop involving local students, supported by the Ministry of Education and Merit and the Ministry of Culture.
Details and Collaborations
The screenings, available at a cost of 5 euros (4 euros for Arci members), are part of the AstraDoc program, created with Parallelo 41 Produzioni, Coinor and the University of Naples Federico II, with the patronage of the Municipality of Naples. On the social channels of AstraDoc and Arci Movie you can find further details on the screenings and the guests of the evening.
Article published on March 18, 2025 - 13pm
