Elvira Notari: Beyond Silence

Elvira Notari . Oltre il silenzio

Despite directing hundreds of silent films that captivated audiences from Naples to New York, Elvira Notari was relegated to the margins of film history for half a century. A pioneer of Neapolitan cinema, she created over sixty features blending popular culture and unvarnished realism. Silenced by Fascist censorship and the advent of sound, her work slipped into obscurity. Elvira Notari: Beyond Silence traces her legacy and the artists now bringing her vision back to life.

Director

Valerio Ciriaci

Screenplay

Valerio Ciriaci

Music

Silvia Cignoli

Status

Released

Release date

13/10/2025

Original language

Italian