Passione (film 2010)
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Passione is a 2010 film directed
by John Turturro
. It was filmed on location in Naples, Italy.
The film was released in the United States in June 2011.
musical heritage, tracing the influences of European, African and Arabic cultures, while touching on the Canzone Napoletana
(Neapolitan song) tradition. The film features dozens of contemporary solo performers and ensembles who are currently established on the city's music scene, including Pietra Montecorvino
, James Senese, Peppe Barra, Mina
, Fausto Cigliano, and Rosario Fiorello
.
The film also explores the city's music history with archival footage and accounts of such historic artists as Enrico Caruso, Sergio Bruni, Massimo Ranieri
, and Renato Carosone
.
Passione is the fourth film directed by Turturro, who is primarily known for his film and television acting roles. In addition to co-writing the screenplay
, he appears on-camera sporadically, serving as tour guide
, cultural commentator, and occasional extra in music shoots. Scenes were filmed at San Domenico Maggiore
's Square, at Castel dell'Ovo
, at Castel Sant'Elmo and at Solfatara.
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
by John Turturro
John Turturro
John Michael Turturro is an American actor, writer and director known for his roles in the films Do the Right Thing , Miller's Crossing , Barton Fink , Quiz Show , The Big Lebowski , O Brother, Where Art Thou? and the Transformers film series...
. It was filmed on location in Naples, Italy.
The film was released in the United States in June 2011.
Plot
Passione chronicles the rich NeapolitanNeapolitan
Neapolitan may refer to:* Neapolitan, of or pertaining to the city of Naples, Italy and sometimes its wider Duchy or Province of Naples** Previously a nationality, during the time of the Kingdom of Naples or the Neapolitan Republics* Neapolitan cuisine...
musical heritage, tracing the influences of European, African and Arabic cultures, while touching on the Canzone Napoletana
Canzone Napoletana
Canzone Napoletana, sometimes referred to as Neapolitan song, is a generic term for a traditional form of music sung in the Neapolitan language, ordinarily for the male voice singing solo, although well-represented by female soloists as well, and expressed in familiar genres such as the lover's...
(Neapolitan song) tradition. The film features dozens of contemporary solo performers and ensembles who are currently established on the city's music scene, including Pietra Montecorvino
Pietra Montecorvino
Pietra Montecorvino is an Italian singer and actress, born in Naples, Italy in 1962.Montecorvino made her debut in the film FF.SS. in 1984. With fellow actor Renzo Abore she released a single called "Sud" from the film the same year...
, James Senese, Peppe Barra, Mina
Mina (singer)
Anna Maria Quaini, Grand Officer , known as Mina, is an Italian pop singer. She was a staple of Italian television variety shows and a dominant figure in Italian pop music from the mid-1960s to mid-1970s known for her three-octave vocal range, the agility of her soprano voice, and her image as an...
, Fausto Cigliano, and Rosario Fiorello
Rosario Fiorello
Rosario Tindaro Fiorello , known just as Fiorello, is an Italian comedian, singer, radio and television presenter.-Career:...
.
The film also explores the city's music history with archival footage and accounts of such historic artists as Enrico Caruso, Sergio Bruni, Massimo Ranieri
Massimo Ranieri
Massimo Ranieri , is an Italian pop singer, film and stage actor.He was born in Naples , the fifth of eight children in the family. When he was 10, young Giovanni would sing at restaurants, wedding receptions, etc...
, and Renato Carosone
Renato Carosone
Renato Carosone , born Renato Carusone, was among the greatest figures of Italian music scene in the second half of the 20th century. He was also a modern performer of the so-called canzone napoletana, Naples' song tradition.-Beginnings:Carosone was born in Naples...
.
Passione is the fourth film directed by Turturro, who is primarily known for his film and television acting roles. In addition to co-writing the screenplay
Screenplay
A screenplay or script is a written work that is made especially for a film or television program. Screenplays can be original works or adaptations from existing pieces of writing. In them, the movement, actions, expression, and dialogues of the characters are also narrated...
, he appears on-camera sporadically, serving as tour guide
Tour guide
A tour guide provides assistance, information and cultural, historical and contemporary heritage interpretation to people on organized tours, individual clients, educational establishments, at religious and historical sites, museums, and at venues of other significant interest...
, cultural commentator, and occasional extra in music shoots. Scenes were filmed at San Domenico Maggiore
San Domenico Maggiore
San Domenico Maggiore is a church in Naples, southern Italy, located in the square with the same name. The square is one of the most interesting in Naples and is on the street popularly called "Spaccanapoli" in the historic center of Naples...
's Square, at Castel dell'Ovo
Castel dell'Ovo
Castel dell'Ovo is a castle located on the former island of Megaride, now a peninsula, on the gulf of Naples...
, at Castel Sant'Elmo and at Solfatara.
Soundtrack and interpreters
- Carmela (MinaMina (singer)Anna Maria Quaini, Grand Officer , known as Mina, is an Italian pop singer. She was a staple of Italian television variety shows and a dominant figure in Italian pop music from the mid-1960s to mid-1970s known for her three-octave vocal range, the agility of her soprano voice, and her image as an...
) - Vesuvio (Spakka - Neapolis 55)
- Era de maggio (Avion Travel and MísiaMísiaMísia is a Portuguese fado singer, born in 1955 in Porto, Portugal. Mísia is a polyglot. Despite singing mostly fado, she sings some of her themes in Spanish, French, Catalan, English and even Japanese...
) - I te vurria vasa' (Valentina Ok)
- Dicitencello vuje (Riccardo Ciccarelli)
- MalafemmenaMalafemmenaMalafemmena is a song written by the Neapolitan actor Antonio de Curtis in 1951. It has become one of the most popular Italian songs and has been recorded by many artists.-Background:...
(Massimo RanieriMassimo RanieriMassimo Ranieri , is an Italian pop singer, film and stage actor.He was born in Naples , the fifth of eight children in the family. When he was 10, young Giovanni would sing at restaurants, wedding receptions, etc...
and Lina Sastri) - Maruzzella (Gennaro Cosmo Parlato)
- Comme facette mammeta (Pietra MontecorvinoPietra MontecorvinoPietra Montecorvino is an Italian singer and actress, born in Naples, Italy in 1962.Montecorvino made her debut in the film FF.SS. in 1984. With fellow actor Renzo Abore she released a single called "Sud" from the film the same year...
, arranged by Eugenio Bennato) - Antica ninna nanna partenope (Don Alfonzo)
- 'O sole mio'O Sole Mio"O sole mio" is a globally known Neapolitan song written in 1898. The lyrics were written by Giovanni Capurro and the melody was composed by Eduardo di Capua. Though there are versions in other languages, "'O sole mio" is usually sung in the original Neapolitan language...
(Sergio Bruni, Massimo RanieriMassimo RanieriMassimo Ranieri , is an Italian pop singer, film and stage actor.He was born in Naples , the fifth of eight children in the family. When he was 10, young Giovanni would sing at restaurants, wedding receptions, etc...
, M'Barka Ben Taleb) - Bammenella (Angela LuceAngela LuceAngela Luce is an Italian film actress and singer of Neapolitan song. She has appeared in 80 films since 1958.She was born in Naples, Italy.-Selected filmography:* La seconda notte di nozze * L'amore molesto...
) - Don Raffaè (Peppe Barra)
- Passione (James Senese)
- Nun te scurda' (AlmamegrettaAlmamegrettaAlmamegretta are a SKA /rap/dub/world/reggae group from Naples, Italy. Their lyrics are in Napoletano. Their music became quite successful, leading to remix work for Massive Attack. Adrian Sherwood also remixed their album "Sanacore".-History:...
with Raiz, Pietra MontecorvinoPietra MontecorvinoPietra Montecorvino is an Italian singer and actress, born in Naples, Italy in 1962.Montecorvino made her debut in the film FF.SS. in 1984. With fellow actor Renzo Abore she released a single called "Sud" from the film the same year...
, M'Barka Ben Taleb) - Tammurriata nera (Peppe Barra, Max CasellaMax CasellaMax Casella is an American actor. He is known for his roles on the television series The Sopranos, Doogie Howser, M.D., and as the voice of Daxter in the Jak and Daxter video game series.-Life and career:...
, M'Barka Ben Taleb) - Pistol Packing Mama (Al Dexter & His Troopers)
- Catari' (Fausto Cigliano)
- Caravan Petrol (FiorelloFiorelloFiorello may refer to:*Fiorello!, a Broadway musical*Fiorello! , a 1960 album by Oscar Peterson*Rosario Fiorello, also known as simply Fiorello, Italian singer and TV host*Fiorello H. La Guardia, former mayor of New York City...
, Max CasellaMax CasellaMax Casella is an American actor. He is known for his roles on the television series The Sopranos, Doogie Howser, M.D., and as the voice of Daxter in the Jak and Daxter video game series.-Life and career:...
, John TurturroJohn TurturroJohn Michael Turturro is an American actor, writer and director known for his roles in the films Do the Right Thing , Miller's Crossing , Barton Fink , Quiz Show , The Big Lebowski , O Brother, Where Art Thou? and the Transformers film series...
) - 'O sole mio'O Sole Mio"O sole mio" is a globally known Neapolitan song written in 1898. The lyrics were written by Giovanni Capurro and the melody was composed by Eduardo di Capua. Though there are versions in other languages, "'O sole mio" is usually sung in the original Neapolitan language...
(Renato CarosoneRenato CarosoneRenato Carosone , born Renato Carusone, was among the greatest figures of Italian music scene in the second half of the 20th century. He was also a modern performer of the so-called canzone napoletana, Naples' song tradition.-Beginnings:Carosone was born in Naples...
, piano) - 'A Vucchella (Enrico Caruso)
- Marechiare (Fernando De LuciaFernando De LuciaFernando De Lucia was an Italian opera tenor and singing teacher who enjoyed an international career....
) - Faccia Gialla (Enzo AvitabileEnzo Avitabilethumb|280px|Enzo Avitabile.Enzo Avitabile is an Italian saxophonist and singer-songwriter. He plays a fusion of World music and jazz fusion music....
, Bottari, Scorribanda) - Canto delle lavandaie del Vomero (Daniela Fiorentino, Fiorenza Calogero, Lorena Tamaggio)
- Dove sta Zazà? (Pietra MontecorvinoPietra MontecorvinoPietra Montecorvino is an Italian singer and actress, born in Naples, Italy in 1962.Montecorvino made her debut in the film FF.SS. in 1984. With fellow actor Renzo Abore she released a single called "Sud" from the film the same year...
, Max CasellaMax CasellaMax Casella is an American actor. He is known for his roles on the television series The Sopranos, Doogie Howser, M.D., and as the voice of Daxter in the Jak and Daxter video game series.-Life and career:...
) - Indifferentemente (MísiaMísiaMísia is a Portuguese fado singer, born in 1955 in Porto, Portugal. Mísia is a polyglot. Despite singing mostly fado, she sings some of her themes in Spanish, French, Catalan, English and even Japanese...
) - Sangh'e (James Senese)
- Napule è (Pino DanielePino DanielePino Daniele is an Italian vocalist, composer, and musician, whose influences cover a wide number of genres, fusing pop, blues, jazz, Italian and Middle eastern music into his own unique brand of world music.-Studio albums:...
)