The Vesuvians

Jun 27, 1997

2h 20m

★ 5.0

Overview

Five Neapolitan directors depict life in the city under the shadow of Mount Vesuvius for this anthology film of comedy, drama, surrealism, and political commentary.

Genres

Comedy

The Vesuvians Trailers

Cast

(segments "La stirpe di Iana" and "La salita")

Anna Bonaiuto

(segment "La stirpe di Iana")

Iaia Forte

(segment "Maruzzella")

Enzo Moscato

(segment "Maruzzella")

Nunzia Di Somma

(segment "Sofialorén")

Tonino Taiuti

(segment "Sofialorén")

Flavio Brunetti

(segment "Sofialorén")

Clelia Rondinella

(segment "Il diavolo in bottiglia")

Antonio Pennarella

(segment "Il diavolo in bottiglia")

Teresa Saponangelo

(segment "Il diavolo in bottiglia")

Renato Carpentieri

(segment "La salita")

Toni Servillo

(segment "La stirpe di Iana")

Cristina Donadio

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