“Parthenope”

“Parthenope” is a new live-action France/Italy-produced ‘coming-of-age’ drama feature, written and directed by Paolo Sorrentino, starring Celeste Dalla Porta, Stefania Sandrelli, Silvio Orlando, Luisa Ranieri, Peppe Lanzetta and Isabella Ferrari, opening February 7, 2025 in theaters:

“…in Greek mythology, ‘Parthenope’ was a ‘siren’…

“…who lured sailors to their deaths with her seductive and enchanting songs. 

“Her name comes from the Greek words ‘parthenos’ meaning ‘maiden/virgin’ and ‘ops’ meaning ‘voice’. 

“In legend, Parthenope threw herself into the sea after failing to seduce ‘Odysseus’ and a city was named after her.

“In the film, an Italian woman searches for happiness…

“…during the long summers of her youth…

“…falling in love with her city and its many memorable characters…”

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