1949. Naples lies in ruins after the devastation of WWII. Young Carmine and Celestina try to survive as best they can. One night, the pair find themselves caught on a ship as it is departing, leaving them to New York, and needing to dodge the attention of the vessel’s captain. Eventually reaching the unknown metropolis, Carmine and Celestina must quickly find a way to adapt to their new surroundings, and set out to find Celestina’s older sister who emigrated years earlier... Based on a rediscovered screenplay by maestro Federico Fellini and Tullio Pinelli, written together 80 years ago as young aspiring filmmakers long before the two collaborated on La Strada and La dolce vita, this is a compelling and hopeful coming-of-age story about the duality of dreams and disillusionment, the search for identity and the pursuit of a better life.
In Italian with English subtitles.
A special introduction and post-screening Q&A with Professor Emeritus Pasquale Verdicchio (UC San Diego).
Admission/Cost: $27.31
Location:
Museum of Photographic Arts
Balboa Park
San Diego, CA
Thursday, October 1 - 7:00 PM
