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Passione

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Italy, United States · 2010
1h 30m
Director John Turturro
Starring Lina Sastri, Massimo Ranieri, Peppe Servillo, Fiorello
Genre History, Music

John Turturro examines the musical culture of Naples, Italy, in this documentary. Arguing that the city's music has been influenced by its many residents and invaders, from the ancient Greeks to American troops occupying the country after World War II, Turturro presents musicians of both the old and new ages.

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63

Slant Magazine by Andrew Schenker

Expressionistic rather than analytical, Passione, John Turturro's cinematic ode to the music of Naples, Italy, unfolds as a compendium of tuneful performances bracketed with the barest of contextualization.

75

IndieWire by Eric Kohn

Subtitled "a musical adventure," the actor-director's love letter to some 800 years of Neapolitan expression probes its subject with a wide romantic outlook.

60

New York Daily News by Joe Neumaier

It can sometimes be hard to sit through, but another song is coming soon, and anyway, close your eyes and imagine you're on vacation, sipping vino in a piazza, soaking in the street life.

80

Time Out by Joshua Rothkopf

If you're even slightly interested in folk music, there will be something here to simmer that curiosity into a full-on boil: the Arabic trip-hop stylings of monomonikered rapper-singer Raiz, raspy Pietra Montecorvino's Stevie Nicks–like dance tunes, a gorgeous sax solo from local jazz legend James Senese.

90

Los Angeles Times by Kevin Thomas

A beautifully structured and photographed film, John Turturro's rapturous Passione offers a vibrant exploration and celebration of Neapolitan music in all its grit and glory, presenting 23 musical numbers that encompass a millennium's worth of influences.

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Village Voice by Melissa Anderson

Works best when its director tamps down his impulse to enhance the performances with florid narratives, focusing on just the singer and the song.

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The A.V. Club by Sam Adams

As an actor, Turturro brings wit and a healthy sense of absurdity to many of his roles, but his directorial efforts are notably lacking in self-awareness or restraint.

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Portland Oregonian by Shawn Levy

In some regards, watching Passione is like being cornered by actor John Turturro and forced to watch a slide show of his trip to Italy.

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