An Ode to Naples (Nostalgia Napoli)
Through the sincere eyes of local Neapolitans and vivid street-level snapshots, this documentary delves into the soul of a city too often defined by myth—exploring culture, resilience, and everyday miracles in a place rarely seen so intimately.
DIRECTOR
Roberto Andò
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1h 47m • Documentary • Italy
Local residents, musicians, poets, and cultural figures of Naples
Many critics note Andò’s refusal to romanticise poverty or violence, instead focusing on dignity and artistry as acts of resistance. From musicians playing in narrow alleys to poets reciting verses over washing lines, each vignette speaks of endurance and joy. While some reviewers see the film as an essay rather than a conventional documentary, most agree that An Ode to Naples succeeds as a heartfelt meditation on community, memory, and the transformative power of belonging—a cinematic love letter to a city that insists on being seen whole.
Overall, the film is celebrated as a passionate portrait of place and belonging, where nostalgia, grit, humour, and devotion weave together. A film for lovers of cinema that breathes — and for anyone who has ever been moved by a city that feels like poetry.
CRITICS ROUNDUP
A soulful portrait of a living city
Critics have praised An Ode to Naples (Posso Entrare) as a lyrical and deeply affectionate tribute to one of Italy’s most misunderstood cities. Roberto Andò trades his usual narrative precision for a fluid, impressionistic style, weaving together interviews, music, and street imagery into a cinematic mosaic. Reviewers highlight the film’s ability to capture Naples not as a backdrop but as a breathing character—at once chaotic, generous, and endlessly creative. The pacing, described as deliberate and meditative, allows space for reflection, letting viewers feel the city’s rhythm rather than merely observe it.