The four days of naples is a wellcrafted drama, intended to be taken seriously, unlike many italian war films which would follow a few years later. The only problem with this book is that the distinction between fiction and nonfiction is blurred. Shame that they dont repeat films like this more often i think it was last on in feb. The opening sequence from director nanni loys the four days of naples, 1963, features the citizens of naples under attack by nazi forces after the italian armistice with the allies view the tcmdb entry for the four days of naples 1963. Watch movie the four days of naples hd with duration 124 min and released on 19620101 with mpaa rating is 1. The four days of naples is a 1962 italian film, directed by nanni loy and set during the uprising which gives its name. View the tcmdb entry for the four days of naples 1963. Neapolitans slinged on rifles and guns, and they armed themselves with stones, houseobjects, gasoline. These people were fighting for their homes and lives against trained soldiers. The following weapons were used in the film the four days of naples le. The revolt lasts four days, and they eventually drive the germans from the city before the arrival of allied troops, advancing. The four days of naples 1962 cast and crew moviefone. The four days of naples refers to the popular uprising in the italian city of naples between 27.
The four days of naples movie posters from movie poster shop. Quattro giornate di napoli refers to the popular uprising in the italian city of naples between 27 and 30 september 1943 against the german forces occupying the city during world war ii, immediately before the arrival of the first allied forces in naples on 1 october. The four days of naplesle quattro giornate di napoli. A resistance combat film set in the waning days of ww2 as germany attempts to occupy naples and is confronted by steadfast rebellion from all walks of the. Caught this flick on turner classics this morning at 4 a. The film shows the history of the neapolitan popular revolt against the invading germans, during the second world war. The residents armed themselves with guns, stones, molotov cocktails and anything else they could find. Four days of naples, the le quattro giornate di napoli. The four days of naples trailer turner classic movies. The four days of naples 1962 the movie database tmdb. It depicts the events of antinazi uprising in naples in last days of september 1943. The four days of naples 1962 cast 22 raffaele barbato.
Find the movies showing at theaters near you and buy movie tickets at fandango. If you want to visit just the archeological museum in naples, you can visit it. Admire the beautiful views of the mediterranean sea and explore the charming seaside villages that dot the coast before heading back to naples. The neapolitans believe an armistice with the allies has been signed and the war is at an end, only to realize that the nazis are still in control. Aubrey menens four days of naples is a good read about an exciting moment in history, when the youth of naples arose against the nazi occupation of their city and won. The four days of naples is such a resounding bore that comparisons with rossellinis open city and paisan become grotesque. Le quattro giornate di napoli is a 1962 italian film, directed by nanni loy and set during the uprising which gives its name. The historical episode of the naples rebellion was recalled in nanni loys 1962 film the four days of naples, nominated for oscars for best foreign film and best screenplay. The final scenes of the film tutti a casa starring alberto sordi 1960 also depicted the events, specifically those of september 28. Hd the four days of naples 1962 full good war movie dvd.
In naples i spent one full day and some parts of days in naples itself, there are plenty of interesting sites, neighborhoods and certainly good food. During world war ii, the people of naples are forced to work in slave camps by the occupying germans. The book is classified as nonfiction but reads like fiction. Four days of naples, the le quattro giornate di napoli internet. Buy the four days of naples movie posters from movie poster shop. Neapolitans slinged on rifles and guns, and they armed themselves with stones, houseobjects. This is an inspiring drama of courage and determination, definitely a mustsee for any fan of war films or the italian cinema. Movie poster, the four days of naples, 60s cinema art. Four oclock at the movies elaine newton artisnaples. Instead the people of naples organize a massive four day rebellion against the germans and after four bloody days of fighting the germans retreat, just as the americans are about to enter.
Soak up the sunshine and visit the best of the sorrentine peninsula on this 4day tour. Spend a relaxing four days exploring the cities of sorrento, amalfi, and positano as well as the island of capri with private sightseeing tours and transfers. In may 2014, i spent 3 nights in naples, then 4 nights in sorrento, all good. The four days of naples le quattro giornate di napoli. In naples i spent one full day and some parts of days in naples itself, there are plenty. The opening sequence from director nanni loys the four days of naples, 1963, features the citizens of naples under attack by nazi forces after the italian armistice with the allies. Wednesday, september 12, 2012 1962 four days of naples in italian with english subtitles war neo realist chronicling in different locales all over naples about how the italians. The four days of naples 1962 the film shows the history of the neapolitan popular revolt against the invading germans, during the second world war.
Artisnaples is a 501c3 notforprofit organization whose mission is fulfilled by the generous support of our community. The four days of naples attacks these themes without pretense, and the result is an unusually appealing permutation of standard warstory elements. Neapolitans slinged on rifles and guns, and they armed themselves with stones, houseobjects, gasolinebottles and everything, anonymous and silent. Of course theres no vhs or dvd so hopefully tcm airs the movie again so more people can see this underappreciated wwii story. For the film set during this event, see the four days of naples film. Although this effort is a gripping war film that captures the confusion and brutality of war, it is another transparent attempt by the italian filmmakers to disavow their.
Moreover you mention naples in first place, but then you talk about amalfi coast. The four days of naples 1962 the four days of naples. The four days of naples were four days of intense fighting between the neapolitan population and the german occupying forces, four days when naples became a urban battlefield and men, women and children, scrounging whatever weapons they could, engaged in guerrilla warfare against better trained and equipped german soldiers and forced them out of the city. The four days of naples 1962 11161962 it drama, war 2h 4m user score. The center of this invasion was the city of naples. The germans intend to show they mean business about any attempts to disobey their orders and attempt to scare the italians from further retaliations. It does occasionally play on turner classic movies which is how i knew that.
The four days of naples 1962 directed by nanni loy. Four days of naples mp3 cd audiobook, mp3 audio, unabridged. Instead the people of naples organize a massive fourday rebellion against the germans and after four bloody days of fighting the germans retreat, just as the americans are about to enter. The four days of naples trailer, unfortunately with some bad dubbing, the tcm version had subtitles. This italian movie is the story of the 1943 four day uprising when the people of naples rebel and force the germans out of their city. The four days of naples is a film directed by nanni loy with regina bianchi, aldo giuffre, lea massari, jean sorel, year. With raffaele barbato, charles belmont, regina bianchi, silvana buzzanca. Thank you and do not send a cd i payed for the book.
During the four days in naples the revolt turns over in just few hours. Le quattro giornate di napoli the four days of naples. The four days of naples, or le quattro giornate di. I had seen the last half of the flick before but didnt remember the name. To contribute to the making of this film please visit our gofundme campaign. Me and my new husband will be visiting the naples area for 4 days 4 nights in late may and i am wondering if it would be best to use naples as a base and day trip from there to sorrento, the amalfi coast, capri, pompeii etc or would we be better. The four days of naplesle quattro giornate di napoli 1962 w. Naples 44 describes the misery, hunger and humiliation of the neapolitans through a wealth of evidence, as well as those taken from the documentary also clips from the four days of naples and catch 22, paisa and who hesitates is lost, the skin and the king of poggioreale, to name just some highlights. My favorite wwii movie critic, bosley crowther of the new york times, described it as a historical reenactment almost every shot in every sequence is packed with eloquence and meaning. Le quattro giornate di napoli the four days of naples 1962. The film was nominated for two academy awards and none of the actors wanted their names cited in the ending credits as a way of honoring. The four days of naples, or le quattro giornate di napoli, is the name given to the events that took place from 27 september to 30 september, 1943, during which the people of naples, italy fought. Were your movie poster source for new releases and vintage movie posters. Four days of naples by aubrey menen please send a used collectible book four days of naples by aubrey menen to maria aversa 36 underhill rd.
The following weapons were used in the film the four days of naples le quattro giornate di napoli. Nominated for two academy awards, the four days of naples is an important tribute to the brave italian peoples revolt. In september 1943, naples lay devastated by incessant bombardment from allied planes. The film is a historical reenactment of events leading up to september 2730, 1943, four days during world war ii when the people of naples rose up against the germans. If you want to stay for a few days in naples then visit naples, if you want to do different things then base yourself in sorrento, take a daytrip to capri, and then visit amalfi coast.
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