Welcome to the premiere episode of “Spirit of Naples”! Francesco Di Leva is the celebrated actor from San Giovanni a Teduccio whose performances have captivated audiences across film and theater for over twenty years. From his breakthrough role in Una Vita Tranquilla (A Quiet Life) to winning David di Donatello awards for Nostalgia and Familia, […]
Sasà Palumbo: The man who makes you smile & think
From hell to stage bringing theater to the next generation – By A. Naseer “You make a difference in life if you smile.” A neighborhood barber, Don Raffaele said these simple yet impactful words which left an indelible mark on Sasà Palumbo—a man who would go on to revolutionize the way theater speaks to its audience. […]
In the footsteps of giants Corrado Taranto reflects on art, legacy, and stage
The actor’s journey through theater and identity in a family of artists – By N. Yakova Meeting a myth A late morning at the end of September, after having seen the picturesque Neapolitan scenes of the city center, today populated by a considerable number of automatons hypnotized by the smart phone, I set out to […]
Dignità Autonome di Prostituzione. Inside the brothel, deep down in the soul
A dreamlike journey that tells the story of life through a theatrical genre that breaks the mold. From June 29th to July 14th, at Castel Sant’Elmo, the Teatro Bellini in Naples (Italy) presents Dignità Autonome di Prostituzione (Autonomous Dignities of Prostitution), a show that has been alive and growing for 17 years. Produced by Ente […]
The Vibrant path of a multi-talented artist
From the colorful streets of Naples to the spotlights. Gennaro Silvestro tells his story – By N. Yakova Gennaro Silvestro made his debut in cinema with the participation in several films directed, among others, by directors such as Antonio Capuano, Alessandro Siani and Gianluca Ansanelli and immediately making himself known and appreciated. He became popular […]
Bradley Cooper: His Neapolitan Origins And Cultural Heritage
The American actor Bradley Cooper has won people’s hearts worldwide with his remarkable talent and charisma. His acting skills have earned him widespread acclaim. His Neapolitan roots and cultural heritage may need to be more well-known. Moreover, this article will investigate Bradley Cooper’s Neapolitan roots. Also, discussing how his family’s history has influenced his personal […]
Domenico Pinelli. Napoli, the Theater and the balance between man and actor.
Big eyes and a good boy face. When he tells about himself he is serious but he disarms you with jokes that he throws there almost naively. Although he is only 26 years old, he is a concrete young man. Self-critical and self-ironic and has many elements of the great character actor. Family tradition, Domenico […]