Showing posts with label Documentary Reviews. Show all posts
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Friday, September 29, 2023

The Hidden Review: My name is Giancarlo Siani - Documentary review


"Ah you want to become like Giancarlo Siani"
"Be careful not to die as Giancarlo Siani"

The THR has been at the XX1V edition of Napoli Film Festival 2023, where it premiered the documentary "My Name is Giancarlo Siani", written and directed by Giuseppe Alessio Nuzzo. The documentary talks about the moving real-life story of a Neapolitan journalist called Giancarlo Siani, murdered at 26 years old for the best journalism service he was delivering against the criminal groups, which are characterizing Naples's struggle to this day.

The documentary explains well from the beginning his story and how he got into journalism to help increase the volume of speaking the truth about politics and criminal activities. In particular, to share about Camorra's actions, which is still an issue in the Campania region, and there are continuous fights against the expansion of its illegal activities.

In fact, he had the skills to go deeper and deeper in telling the truth even though what he got was basic information from police officers, moreover, his investigations and detective skills became such a problem for the criminal groups which called him a troublemaker for their illegal "business".

In this documentary, there are so many different tapes taken from Rai archives, news archives, family and friends interviews, and film archives, which accompany the audience through an incredible and crazy journey by explaining in detail his profile as a human being first and then as a journalist which has always characterized his work in somebody who took care deeply his audience through the responsibility he felt to have to say and speak about the truth, therefore, to inform in detail his audience.

The director and the production team have been able to tell well this journey and the importance of what Giancarlo Siani fought for through his articles, moreover, listening to the testimonials of his family members and friends and other profiles who engage in increasing its value.

This story is a very compelling aspect for a documentary not to underestimate as getting informed by direct people who had an actual connection of this helps generations to know more about this story and share with the world how important it is the value of the truth and speak of that as a weapon to help society.

This unfortunate event led Giancarlo Siani to become not such a martyr, a saviour, or a superhero but a symbol of hope for new generations yet to come.

Overall, "My Name is Giancarlo Siani" is a documentary that needs to be shared with the world and in schools to raise awareness of the history, illegal activities, and the work Giancarlo Siani strived for to make his legacy increase even more.

Congratulations!

Rest in power, Giancarlo!

Hidden Fire stars 10/10 ⭐️

Review written by Al Fenderico.

© 2023 The Hidden Review

Friday, September 30, 2022

The Hidden Review: Una Vetrina Che Guarda Il Mare - Documentary Review


The THR has been a guest at the 23rd edition of Napoli Film Festival 2022 presented by Mario Violini in collaboration with Giuseppe Borrone, and we watched the documentary "A window overlooking the Sea" (Una vetrina che guarda il madre), directed by Massimiliano Gallo. Starring Massimiliano Gallo, Nunzia Schiano, Shalana Santana, Beppe Barra, Gennaro Di Biase, Alessandro Marinella, and Maurizio Marinella.
This documentary is about a family business, the Marinella family business producing their tie product whose history starts in Naples around 107 years ago, so over a century.

The cinematographic event showcases throughout the story different aspects of worldwide historical events and how it has reflected the story and each POV of the characters.

Besides, they are all connected on the building and creative side of the tie products branded by the Marinella family that have spread its ties based in the United Kingdom.

One of the characters introduced was the legendary figure that follows the origin of the city of Naples, and Parthenope touches base on her attachment to this city and follows the legend with Ulysses while introducing to the audience her arrival to the gulf.

Moreover, the lead in this story is Mr Marinella, who introduces his audience by talking about how it all started, which comes from the determination and inspiration of his grandfather Eugenio Marinella whose store has the same name.

Therefore, everything follows the POV experienced by his grandfather and also directly by the same Maurizio Marinella, going then to look at what their family members and employees think about the family business while bringing the story to another level of genuine and showing the proud and hard work behind it.

It started in 1914 by creating Ties and Shirts for clients from the local aristocracy, such as knights and amazons close to the shop in Chiaia county in Naples, whose location is by the sea. Then, it follows the partnerships and collaborations with other important institutions such as the Royal family, Italian politicians, and many others in the entertainment industry.

The actors portraying family members, employees and musicians created a genuine atmosphere of the events that accompany the story, which the director Massimiliano Gallo has been able to film brilliantly.

At the same time, all the locations used and the costumes of which ties were branded by Marinella’s store showcase the passion of the work and history, and at the same time, the origins of generations of hard work of a family business which now with Alessandro Marinella are at the 4th generation of owning the family brand store. The brand has stores in Italy, Europe, the United Kingdom, the United States and Tokyo.

Overall, the director Massimiliano Gallo filmed this documentary showcasing the elegance of the city of Naples brilliantly, and at the same time, the story of a family business that has its ties with Naples but is also spread around the world.
Congrats, cast and crew!

Hidden Fire Stars 9/10 ⭐️

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