“PASSIONE” My rating: B- (Opening Oct. 7 at the Tivoli)
88 minutes | No MPAA rating
“Passione” is American actor John Turturro’s musical travelogue through Naples, the city which nurtured his ancestors and which continues to fascinate him.
In addition to directing this documentary, Turturro serves as our on-screen guide, informing us early that “There are places you go to and once is enough…and then there is Napoli.”
Turturro’s premise is that more than any other Italian city, Naples is identified by its musical culture, a melting pot brew of operatic, gypsy and North (more…)
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