Parthenope (2024)

6.6R136 minDirector: Paolo Sorrentino

2024 film

Parthenope is a 2024 coming-of-age drama film written, produced, and directed by Paolo Sorrentino. An international co-production between Italy and France, the film stars Celeste Dalla Porta, Stefania Sandrelli, Gary Oldman, Silvio Orlando, Luisa Ranieri, Peppe Lanzetta, and Isabella Ferrari.

Parthenope was selected to compete for the Palme d'Or at the 77th Cannes Film Festival, where it premiered on 21 May 2024. It was theatrically released in Italy by PiperFilm on 24 October 2024. It has received mixed reviews.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is Parthenope about?
Parthenope (2024) — A woman born in the sea of Naples in 1950 searches for happiness over the long summers of her youth, falling in love with her home city and its many memorable characters.
Is Parthenope based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Parthenope scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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