Souls of Naples
Zielen van Napels
Synopsis
A portrait of Naples and its inhabitants, in the words of the Neapolitans themselves. Two women gossip about a woman who committed suicide; a man sells tickets for a local tombola; a woman concerns herself about her elderly neighbour. By moving from person to person, the documentary gradually portrays this enigmatic city at the foot of the Vesuvius. James Baldwin once returned a writing assignment about Naples, because he utterly failed to grasp the city. A Neapolitan says: `Naples is a kaleidoscope of thousands of different souls. Their total defines the Soul of Naples.' The leitmotif is Caravaggio's painting Seven Works of Mercy (1607), made for an aristocratic charity that still exists. The documentary mirrors Caravaggio's clair-obscure in its patterns of poverty and wealth. Age-old alleys with subdued light contrast with the glittering chic of a genteel club. Slow aerial shots and poetic texts in voice-over interweave the separate stories.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vincent Monnikendam
- Original Title
- Zielen van Napels
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Memphis Features
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vincent Monnikendam
Melle van Essen
Cécile van Eijk, Sherman De Jesus, Lejo Siepe
Department Leadership Roster
Vincent Monnikendam
Director
Melle van Essen
Director of Photography
Cécile van Eijk
Producer
Sherman De Jesus
Producer
Lejo Siepe
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Souls of Naples.
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What is Souls of Naples about?
A portrait of Naples and its inhabitants, in the words of the Neapolitans themselves. Two women gossip about a woman who committed suicide; a man sells tickets for a local tombola; a woman concerns herself about her elderly neighbour. By moving from person to person, the documentary gradually portrays this enigmatic city at the foot of the Vesuvius. James Baldwin once returned a writing assignment about Naples, because he utterly failed to grasp the city. A Neapolitan says: `Naples is a kaleidoscope of thousands of different souls. Their total defines the Soul of Naples.' The leitmotif is Caravaggio's painting Seven Works of Mercy (1607), made for an aristocratic charity that still exists. The documentary mirrors Caravaggio's clair-obscure in its patterns of poverty and wealth. Age-old alleys with subdued light contrast with the glittering chic of a genteel club. Slow aerial shots and poetic texts in voice-over interweave the separate stories.
Who directed Souls of Naples?
Souls of Naples was directed by Vincent Monnikendam.
Who stars in Souls of Naples?
The principal cast of Souls of Naples includes Not specified.
When was Souls of Naples released and how long is it?
Souls of Naples was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.