James
Synopsis
A child of war, born to a Neapolitan girl and an American soldier after World War II, James Senese was raised in the outskirts of Naples, of which he witnessed the transformation from countryside to suburb. In a fifty-year-long career, he has searched for an identity in a changing world, pouring his conflicts into his music. The documentary paints a portrait of the man and the artist, tracing the beating heart of his trajectory back to the formation of the band Napoli Centrale in the early Seventies, and investigating the latest evolution of that musical endeavor.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Days
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrea Della Monica
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrea Della Monica, Davide Mastropaolo
- Original Score
- James Senese
- Original Title
- James
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrea Della Monica
Andrea Della Monica, Davide Mastropaolo
James Senese
Luca Scarparo
Diego Liguori
Luca Nottola
Department Leadership Roster
Diego Liguori
Editor
Andrea Della Monica
Director
Luca Nottola
Producer
Luca Scarparo
Director of Photography
Andrea Della Monica
Writer
Davide Mastropaolo
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About James
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What is James about?
A child of war, born to a Neapolitan girl and an American soldier after World War II, James Senese was raised in the outskirts of Naples, of which he witnessed the transformation from countryside to suburb. In a fifty-year-long career, he has searched for an identity in a changing world, pouring his conflicts into his music. The documentary paints a portrait of the man and the artist, tracing the beating heart of his trajectory back to the formation of the band Napoli Centrale in the early Seventies, and investigating the latest evolution of that musical endeavor.
Who directed James?
James was directed by Andrea Della Monica.
Who stars in James?
The principal cast of James includes James Senese.
When was James released and how long is it?
James was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for James?
The original motion picture soundtrack for James was composed by James Senese.