The Vesuvians
Five Neapolitan directors depict life in the city under the shadow of Mount Vesuvius for this anthology film of comedy, drama, surrealism, and political commentary.
Five Neapolitan directors depict life in the city under the shadow of Mount Vesuvius for this anthology film of comedy, drama, surrealism, and political commentary.
Anna Bonaiuto
(segments "La stirpe di Iana" and "La salita")
Iaia Forte
(segment "La stirpe di Iana")
Enzo Moscato
(segment "Maruzzella")
Nunzia Di Somma
(segment "Maruzzella")
Tonino Taiuti
(segment "Sofialorén")
Flavio Brunetti
(segment "Sofialorén")
Clelia Rondinella
(segment "Sofialorén")
Antonio Pennarella
(segment "Il diavolo in bottiglia")
Teresa Saponangelo
(segment "Il diavolo in bottiglia")
Five Neapolitan directors depict life in the city under the shadow of Mount Vesuvius for this anthology film of comedy, drama, surrealism, and political commentary.
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