Parthenope
2024 · Movie · R · 137 min · ★ 6.7 · 50% critics
A woman born in the sea near Naples in 1950 grows into an enigmatic beauty who draws constant attention. As a trip to Capri brings unexpected encounters, the story turns toward grief, rejection, and emptiness, revealing the sharp cost behind charm and adoration.
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Details
- Years
- 2024
- Release date
- 2024-10-24
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 137 min
- Max quality
- UHD
- Critic score
- 50/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.7/10 (754 votes)
About
If you enjoy art-house, stylish drama with a mythic, postcard-beautiful vibe, Parthenope may hit the mark; Not for you if you want straightforward answers, deeper character development, or conventional storytelling, especially if you disliked The New Pope or Youth.
Pros: gorgeous visuals; art-house mood; stylish atmosphere | Cons: thin character depth; dialogue sparse; occasionally feels shallow
Themes
- siren
- brother sister relationship
- mythical
Cast & crew
Celeste Dalla Porta
as Parthenope
Stefania Sandrelli
as Parthenope (old)
Gary Oldman
as John Cheever
Silvio Orlando
as Devoto Marotta
Luisa Ranieri
as Greta Cool
Peppe Lanzetta
as Bishop
Isabella Ferrari
as Flora Malva
Silvia Degrandi
as Maggie
Lorenzo Gleijeses
as Sasà
Daniele Rienzo
as Raimondo
Directed by Paolo Sorrentino