My Brilliant Friend (HBO)
Italian childhood friends navigate life's complexities
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About My Brilliant Friend (HBO)
Released: 2018
Platform: Max
Rating: TV-MA
Run time: 3 Seasons Available (24 Episodes)
Cast
Elisa Del Genio, Ludovica Nasti, Margherita Mazzucco, Gaia Girace, Annarita Vitolo, Antonio Buonanno, Tommaso Rusciano, Dora Romano, Valentina Acca, Vincenzo Vaccaro, Elisabetta De Palo, Francesco Serpico, Pina Di Gennaro, Immacolata Greco, Luca Gallone, Alessio Gallo, Gennaro De Stefano, Imma Villa, Eduardo Scarpetta, Sarah Falanga, Fabrizio Cottone, Elvis Esposito, Giovanni Amura, Federica Sollazzo, Ulrike Migliaresi, Giovanni Buselli, Antonio Milo, Rosaria Langellotto, Francesca Pezzella, Christian Giroso, Miriam D'Angelo, Gennaro Canonico, Alba Rohrwacher, Saverio Costanzo, Max Richter, Annarita Vitolo, Elisa Del Genio, Valentina Acca, Gaia Girace, Ludovica Nasti, Margherita Mazzucco, Antonio Buonanno, Dora Romano
About My Brilliant Friend (HBO)
My Brilliant Friend is a critically acclaimed television series based on the Neapolitan Novels by Elena Ferrante. It was released in 2018 and was produced by HBO and RAI. The series serves as an exploration of female friendship and a depiction of the social and political climate in post-WWII Italy. The focus is on the complex bond between Elena Greco and her best friend Raffaella, both struggling to rise above their bleak circumstances.
Making / Production
The series underwent several years of development before it was finally brought to screen. They had to recreate the Naples of the 1950s and 60s, which required intensive research and work. The series was also primarily shot in Italian, with the director and most of the crew being Italian, giving the series an authentic touch.
Actors
- Elisa Del Genio as the young Elena - Elisa's portrayal of Elena is pitch-perfect, capturing the character's intelligence, ambition, and emotional depth.
- Ludovica Nasti as the young Lila - Ludovica's fiery performance makes Lila an unforgettable character, reflecting her rebellious spirit and sharp mind.
- Margherita Mazzucco as the older Elena - Margherita skillfully conveys the struggles and triumphs of Elena as she navigates through the complexities of adulthood.
- Gaia Girace as the older Lila - Gaia's performance is remarkable, embodying Lila's fierce will and survival instinct even in the harshest circumstances.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- The series is filmed entirely in Italian, a rarity for HBO.
- The success of the series led to it being renewed for a second season, which is based on the second book in Ferrante's series.
- To maintain authenticity, much of the series was filmed on location in Naples.
Awards
As of now, My Brilliant Friend has received numerous nominations, praising everything from its authentic portrayal of the period to the powerful performances of its leads.
Quotes
- "I feel no nostalgia for our childhood: it was full of violence." - Elena Greco
- "Cutting the cord at a birth doesn't mean that you aren't still attached." - Lila
Music, Soundtrack
- The series has an original score composed by Max Richter, which adds to its immersive atmosphere.
- The soundtrack also includes some popular Italian music from the era, further enhancing the authenticity of the setting.
About My Brilliant Friend (HBO)
My Brilliant Friend is a compelling Italian drama exploring the volatile friendship between two girls navigating life in Naples.
