The following weapons were used in the film the four days of naples le. The four days of naples le quattro giornate di napoli. The four days of naples 1962 the film is a historical reenactment of events leading up to september 2730, 1943, four days during world war ii when the people of naples rose up against the germans. Admire the beautiful views of the mediterranean sea and explore the charming seaside villages that dot the coast before heading back to naples. Neapolitans slinged on rifles and guns, and they armed themselves with stones, houseobjects, gasoline. A resistance combat film set in the waning days of ww2 as germany attempts to occupy naples and is confronted by steadfast rebellion from all walks of the. Were your movie poster source for new releases and vintage movie posters. The four days of naples attacks these themes without pretense, and the result is an unusually appealing permutation of standard warstory elements. This italian movie is the story of the 1943 four day uprising when the people of naples rebel and force the germans out of their city.
Watch movie the four days of naples hd with duration 124 min and released on 19620101 with mpaa rating is 1. Four days of naples, the le quattro giornate di napoli internet. If you want to stay for a few days in naples then visit naples, if you want to do different things then base yourself in sorrento, take a daytrip to capri, and then visit amalfi coast. The four days of naplesle quattro giornate di napoli. Movie poster, the four days of naples, 60s cinema art. The opening sequence from director nanni loys the four days of naples, 1963, features the citizens of naples under attack by nazi forces after the italian armistice with the allies view the tcmdb entry for the four days of naples 1963. The following weapons were used in the film the four days of naples le quattro giornate di napoli.
Buy the four days of naples movie posters from movie poster shop. Of course theres no vhs or dvd so hopefully tcm airs the movie again so more people can see this underappreciated wwii story. The four days of naples 1962 cast 22 raffaele barbato. The book is classified as nonfiction but reads like fiction. The four days of naples 1962 the film shows the history of the neapolitan popular revolt against the invading germans, during the second world war. Director nanni loy no relation to myrna is a competent secondunit technician with the knack of keeping hordes of extras on the move. The four days of naples is a film directed by nanni loy with regina bianchi, aldo giuffre, lea massari, jean sorel, year. Neapolitans slinged on rifles and guns, and they armed themselves with stones, houseobjects. The four days of naples is a 1962 italian film, directed by nanni loy and set during the uprising which gives its name. Although this effort is a gripping war film that captures the confusion and brutality of war, it is another transparent attempt by the italian filmmakers to disavow their. Four oclock at the movies elaine newton artisnaples. The four days of naples 1962 11161962 it drama, war 2h 4m user score. Instead the people of naples organize a massive four day rebellion against the germans and after four bloody days of fighting the germans retreat, just as the americans are about to enter. The four days of naples 1962 cast and crew moviefone.
The four days of naples is a wellcrafted drama, intended to be taken seriously, unlike many italian war films which would follow a few years later. The neapolitans believe an armistice with the allies has been signed and the war is at an end, only to realize that the nazis are still in control. With raffaele barbato, charles belmont, regina bianchi, silvana buzzanca. It stars regina bianchi, aldo giuffre, lea massari, jean sorel, franco sportelli, charles belmont, gian maria volonte and frank wolff. The four days of naples, or le quattro giornate di. Thank you and do not send a cd i payed for the book. The germans intend to show they mean business about any attempts to disobey their orders and attempt to scare the italians from further retaliations.
In naples i spent one full day and some parts of days in naples itself, there are plenty. The four days of naples trailer, unfortunately with some bad dubbing, the tcm version had subtitles. The film was nominated for two academy awards and none of the actors wanted their names cited in the ending credits as a way of honoring. Nominated for two academy awards, the four days of naples is an important tribute to the brave italian peoples revolt. The four days of naples were four days of intense fighting between the neapolitan population and the german occupying forces, four days when naples became a urban battlefield and men, women and children, scrounging whatever weapons they could, engaged in guerrilla warfare against better trained and equipped german soldiers and forced them out of the city. Naples 44 describes the misery, hunger and humiliation of the neapolitans through a wealth of evidence, as well as those taken from the documentary also clips from the four days of naples and catch 22, paisa and who hesitates is lost, the skin and the king of poggioreale, to name just some highlights. The opening sequence from director nanni loys the four days of naples, 1963, features the citizens of naples under attack by nazi forces after the italian armistice with the allies. The film shows the history of the neapolitan popular revolt against the invading germans, during the second world war. The four days of naples 1962 the movie database tmdb. The four days of naples is such a resounding bore that comparisons with rossellinis open city and paisan become grotesque. Four days of naples, the le quattro giornate di napoli. The final scenes of the film tutti a casa starring alberto sordi 1960 also depicted the events, specifically those of september 28. The revolt lasts four days, and they eventually drive the germans from the city before the arrival of allied troops, advancing. The four days of naples, or le quattro giornate di napoli, is the name given to the events that took place from 27 september to 30 september, 1943, during which the people of naples, italy fought.
In naples i spent one full day and some parts of days in naples itself, there are plenty of interesting sites, neighborhoods and certainly good food. My favorite wwii movie critic, bosley crowther of the new york times, described it as a historical reenactment almost every shot in every sequence is packed with eloquence and meaning. It does occasionally play on turner classic movies which is how i knew that. Le quattro giornate di napoli the four days of naples. In may 2014, i spent 3 nights in naples, then 4 nights in sorrento, all good. The historical episode of the naples rebellion was recalled in nanni loys 1962 film the four days of naples, nominated for oscars for best foreign film and best screenplay. During world war ii, the people of naples are forced to work in slave camps by the occupying germans.
The center of this invasion was the city of naples. I had seen the last half of the flick before but didnt remember the name. During the four days in naples the revolt turns over in just few hours. The four days of naples 1962 the four days of naples. In september 1943, naples lay devastated by incessant bombardment from allied planes. The four days of naples trailer turner classic movies. Quattro giornate di napoli refers to the popular uprising in the italian city of naples between 27 and 30 september 1943 against the german forces occupying the city during world war ii, immediately before the arrival of the first allied forces in naples on 1 october.
Soak up the sunshine and visit the best of the sorrentine peninsula on this 4day tour. These people were fighting for their homes and lives against trained soldiers. Wednesday, september 12, 2012 1962 four days of naples in italian with english subtitles war neo realist chronicling in different locales all over naples about how the italians. Le quattro giornate di napoli the four days of naples 1962. Me and my new husband will be visiting the naples area for 4 days 4 nights in late may and i am wondering if it would be best to use naples as a base and day trip from there to sorrento, the amalfi coast, capri, pompeii etc or would we be better. Four days of naples by aubrey menen please send a used collectible book four days of naples by aubrey menen to maria aversa 36 underhill rd.
Artisnaples is a 501c3 notforprofit organization whose mission is fulfilled by the generous support of our community. Instead the people of naples organize a massive fourday rebellion against the germans and after four bloody days of fighting the germans retreat, just as the americans are about to enter. The four days of naplesle quattro giornate di napoli 1962 w. For the film set during this event, see the four days of naples film. Spend a relaxing four days exploring the cities of sorrento, amalfi, and positano as well as the island of capri with private sightseeing tours and transfers. Neapolitans slinged on rifles and guns, and they armed themselves with stones, houseobjects, gasolinebottles and everything, anonymous and silent. The four days of naples refers to the popular uprising in the italian city of naples between 27. It depicts the events of antinazi uprising in naples in last days of september 1943. Find the movies showing at theaters near you and buy movie tickets at fandango.
The residents armed themselves with guns, stones, molotov cocktails and anything else they could find. The film is a historical reenactment of events leading up to september 2730, 1943, four days during world war ii when the people of naples rose up against the germans. The four days of naples 1962 directed by nanni loy. Hd the four days of naples 1962 full good war movie dvd. If you want to visit just the archeological museum in naples, you can visit it. Shame that they dont repeat films like this more often i think it was last on in feb. Caught this flick on turner classics this morning at 4 a.
Le quattro giornate di napoli is a 1962 italian film, directed by nanni loy and set during the uprising which gives its name. Four days of naples mp3 cd audiobook, mp3 audio, unabridged. This is an inspiring drama of courage and determination, definitely a mustsee for any fan of war films or the italian cinema. Aubrey menens four days of naples is a good read about an exciting moment in history, when the youth of naples arose against the nazi occupation of their city and won. The four days of naples movie posters from movie poster shop. The only problem with this book is that the distinction between fiction and nonfiction is blurred. To contribute to the making of this film please visit our gofundme campaign.
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