Directed by: Paolo Sorrentino
Country of origin: Italy
2021
Streamed by: Netflix
In 1980s Naples, young Fabietto pursues his love for football as family tragedy strikes, shaping his uncertain but promising future as a filmmaker.
Director, Paolo Sorrentino's autobiographical coming of age story in Naples in the 1980s is full of atmosphere. Reminiscent of Fellini's films, especially 'Amaracord' in the first half, quite moving in the second half. Great performances by a large cast and an especially fine performance by Fillippo Scotti as the boy, Fabietto. Beautifully filmed in and around Naples. the director was previously known for 'The Great Beauty', another excellent film.
