A woman recounts the lifelong friendship and conflicts with a girl she met at primary school in Naples during the early 1950s.A woman recounts the lifelong friendship and conflicts with a girl she met at primary school in Naples during the early 1950s.A woman recounts the lifelong friendship and conflicts with a girl she met at primary school in Naples during the early 1950s.
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Reviewers say 'L'amica geniale' is acclaimed for its emotional depth, intricate characters, and faithful adaptation. The series is celebrated for its cinematography, period detail, and nuanced portrayal of friendship. Critics praise the realistic depiction of working-class life, powerful performances, and exploration of societal themes. Some find the pacing slow and characters unlikable, yet many consider it a cinematic masterpiece.
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Its not a tv series, its a saga. It will keep you engrossed & each character will become your personal concern. Very well made & source material is of high calibre. Must watch tv series in my opinion.
It's raw and magical at the same time. I would say that it is a breath of fresh air among epic fantasy, Sci-Fi, hyperrealism and other subgenres popular nowdays. It is a beautiful coming-of-age story. Young actors are shockingly good in their roles. I have seen only three episodes, but I hope it will only get better with time.
10ical-rox
I have just finished season 1 and I loved it. It absolutely has the feel and pathos of neo-realism. All the despair, rage, and violence of post-war Italy is there that Rossellini, Di Seca and Fellini brought to their work. Every aspect of the production, the sets, the casting, the particular method of acting, the direction, gives the sense that it was filmed 60-70 years ago. The difference is that it's focus is on the inner lives of women, although the men play heavily in it as well. Because I love Italian neo-realism, I was enraptured by it. Because the story is about girls and their transformation into women under oppressive and desperate circumstances, I am all in.
The perfection of this masterpiece breaks my heart. I fell in love with its every detail. From the very beginning of the story I knew this show is something special.
With the sweetness of marvelous Italian it flusters your mind making you live the story with the characters
And music, such a wonderful soundtrack. Just watch it, taste it.
Did you know
- TriviaWhile her family was on summer vacation in Oslo (Norway), child actress Elisa del Genio landed a role by sheer happenstance after HBO called her mother about scheduling a meeting with her brother Alberto for a part in their TV series. Elisa accompanied Alberto to the audition and director Saverio Costanzo ended up choosing her instead.
- ConnectionsFeatured in CBS News Sunday Morning: Episode #42.13 (2020)
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