In Greek mythology, the Sirens were half-bird women whose song was so beautiful that it would lure sailors to their deaths along the rocky shores of the island where they lived. See: “The Odyssey.” ...

Parthenope (Celeste Dalla Porta) is a young woman growing up in Naples, Italy, in the 1960s-70s. Men, boys, and even some women are struck by her alluring beauty, desiring her affection at every turn.

Dir/scr: Paolo Sorrentino. Italy/France. 2024. 137mins. Time was when European arthouse films were alternatives to more explicit fare for young men keen to catch a glimpse of breast. That time is not ...

The long journey of Parthenope’s life, from her birth in 1950 till today. A feminine epic, devoid of heroism but brimming with an inexorable passion for freedom, Naples, and the faces of love—all ...

The Oscar-winning director and the film's star Celeste Dalla Porta tell IndieWire how their A24 film marks an unusual, female-forward step in Sorrentino's filmography. The Naples set coming-of-age ...

From left, Gary Oldman, Celeste Dalla Porta, director Paolo Sorrentino, Isabella Ferrari, Stefania Sandrelli, and Daniele Rienzo pose for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film ...

In continuity with the enormous success achieved during last month's nighttime previews, Parthenope continues to convince the audience. Among all the films released by Paolo Sorrentino, Parthenope is ...