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My True Brilliant Friend

Original title: La mia amica geniale
  • 20182018
  • 1h 12m
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La mia amica geniale (2018)
  • Documentary
A unique portrayal of two young amateur actresses embarking on a journey that will forever change their lives as they star in the most eagerly anticipated new show of 2018-Elena Ferrante's M... Read allA unique portrayal of two young amateur actresses embarking on a journey that will forever change their lives as they star in the most eagerly anticipated new show of 2018-Elena Ferrante's My Brilliant Friend. Naples 2017. The news spread fast. Ferrante's saga, a worldwide phenom... Read allA unique portrayal of two young amateur actresses embarking on a journey that will forever change their lives as they star in the most eagerly anticipated new show of 2018-Elena Ferrante's My Brilliant Friend. Naples 2017. The news spread fast. Ferrante's saga, a worldwide phenomenon selling over 13 million novels, is about to become a major TV series for HBO and RAI.... Read all
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  • Director
    • Clarissa Cappellani
  • Writer
    • Clarissa Cappellani(Written by)
  • Stars
    • Gaia Girace
    • Margherita Mazzucco
    • Antonio Calone
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  • Director
    • Clarissa Cappellani
  • Writer
    • Clarissa Cappellani(Written by)
  • Stars
    • Gaia Girace
    • Margherita Mazzucco
    • Antonio Calone
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    Margherita Mazzucco in La mia amica geniale (2018)
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    Gaia Girace in La mia amica geniale (2018)
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    Gaia Girace in La mia amica geniale (2018)
    Margherita Mazzucco and Gaia Girace in La mia amica geniale (2018)
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    Margherita Mazzucco, Gaia Girace, and Anna Redi in La mia amica geniale (2018)

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    Gaia Girace
    Gaia Girace
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    Margherita Mazzucco
    Margherita Mazzucco
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    Antonio Calone
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    Saverio Costanzo
    Saverio Costanzo
    • Self - Directoras Self - Director
    Elisa del Genio
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    Ludovica Nasti
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    Anna Redi
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    Giovanni Amura
    Giovanni Amura
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    Giovanni Buselli
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    Fabrizio Cottone
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    Miriam D'Angelo
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    Gennaro De Stefano
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    Elvis Esposito
    Elvis Esposito
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    Alessio Gallo
    Alessio Gallo
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    Christian Giroso
    Christian Giroso
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    Rosaria Langellotto
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    Ulrike Migliaresi
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    Francesca Pezzella
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      • Clarissa Cappellani
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    A unique portrayal of two young amateur actresses embarking on a journey that will forever change their lives as they star in the most eagerly anticipated new show of 2018-Elena Ferrante's My Brilliant Friend. Naples 2017. The news spread fast. Ferrante's saga, a worldwide phenomenon selling over 13 million novels, is about to become a major TV series for HBO and RAI. Thousands of young girls audition for the parts of the main characters Elena and Lila...but only two succeed. The lives of Margherita Mazzucco and Gaia Girace, cast as Elena and Lila, are about to change in an unimaginable way. An event within the event, this remarkable documentary captures the adventure these two non-actors will go on-from the open casting call of 2,500 hopefuls, through to the show's Venice Film Festival premiere. This is an exclusive look into them experiencing a true Cinderella story, where two unknown, ordinary teenagers embark on roles of a lifetime. The documentary is an intimate portrayal of this unique story, starting with the girls as complete strangers through to their journey of becoming close friends. It documents the transformation of two 15-year-old actresses, their friend-ship, the highs, the lows, the challenges, the rewards, the ordinary and the extraordinary. It is a genuine coming-of-age story as they learn their craft and become embedded in a world they only ever dreamed of. It not only explores the rapport between the two actresses, but also draws parallels to Elena and Lila's relationship and how at times the lines between reality and fiction, person and character, can blur.
    • teen actress
    • first role
    • italy
    • napoli
    • year 2016
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      A unique portrayal of two young amateur actresses embarking on a journey.
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      Written by Edilio Capotosti and Antonietta De Simone

      Performed by Mina

      Courtesy of Sugarmusic S.P.A. - (P) 1960 Carosello Records

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    6/10
    Not much Meat on this bone
    I was devastated after I binged season 1 & 2 of MBF that season 3 is so far away. So I devoured anything that had anything to do with this mini series. A documentary will do. I did scoff at having to PAY for it (c'mon HBO I subscribed only for this show and now have to pay to see the Making of it??) but I did and here we are.

    So I rated a 6 it's a 6.5 rounded down. There's just not much here and zero structure. We go backwards then forwards then backwards in time. Lots of down time with all the actors was fun to watch but no insight into their relationships. Plenty of scenes of teens being girlfriends, giggling and teasing each other. Don't get me wrong. I enjoyed thoroughly watching the transformation of these 2 young girls into actresses. But again there's really not much to see here. There are no real interviews with them or their families. Just some scenes of them at home. I expected to see the actual process of how they auditioned, what the thought process was, maybe an interview with the director and what the thoughts were in casting. Nope.

    I did love the Aerial shot of the set. That was amazing. Wish there was more. And the audition / interview tapes. Wish there was more.

    I'm not sure I got $2.99 worth of satisfaction, but I did enjoy it.

    Now the endless wait for seasons 3 & 4. Sigh.
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    • Release date
      • December 6, 2018 (Italy)
    • Country of origin
      • Italy
    • Languages
      • Italian
      • English
      • Neapolitan
    • Also known as
      • La mia amica geniale
    • Filming locations
      • Naples, Campania, Italy
    • Production companies
      • Fremantle Media
      • Wildside
      • Rai Cinema
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      • €600,000 (estimated)
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      1 hour 12 minutes
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