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Express Tribune
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Netflix sets October release for Italian serial killer drama ‘The Monster of Florence'
Netflix is bringing one of Italy's most terrifying real-life mysteries to the screen with The Monster of Florence, a four-part Italian crime drama set to premiere October 22. The limited series will mark the 10th anniversary of Netflix's launch in Italy and is helmed by Stefano Sollima, best known for Gomorrah and Suburra. Created by Sollima and longtime collaborator Leonardo Fasoli, the series revisits the long-unsolved case of a serial killer who terrorized the outskirts of Florence for nearly two decades. Between the late 1960s and 1985, 16 people, mainly young couples, were brutally murdered in secluded areas. The killer was never officially identified, and the case remains one of Italy's most infamous. The Monster of Florence explores not just the investigation, but also the lives and suspicions surrounding the many individuals considered suspects over the years. According to Netflix, the series takes an 'immersive' approach to storytelling, delving into the psychological toll the case took on victims' families, investigators, and the wider public. The show stars Marco Bullitta, Valentino Mannias, Francesca Olia, and Liliana Bottone, among others. It's produced by The Apartment (a Fremantle company) and AlterEgo, with Lorenzo Mieli, Sollima, and Gina Gardini serving as producers. A teaser trailer released this week offers glimpses of a tense, shadowy Florence and flashes of the fear and confusion that surrounded the killings. While dramatized, the show is grounded in real events and is expected to maintain a gritty, suspenseful tone. For fans of true crime and international thrillers, The Monster of Florence looks to deliver a gripping look at a case that still haunts Italy and continues to raise more questions than answers.
News24
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News24
Tinah Mnumzana grateful for Generations role - ‘Having a source of income is a blessing'
She has captivated audiences on the small screen for many years, embodying a variety of roles that have solidified her status in the entertainment industry as one of the most talented actors to ever appear on television. Seasoned actress Tinah Mnumzana, widely recognised for her role as Flora on The River, is now making her mark in Generations: The Legacy. In a significant shift, she takes on the character of Nokwazi, who struggles with alcohol consumption. This is an exciting challenge for Tinah, who doesn't touch the bottle in real life. She talks to Drum about how she delves deep into herself to be able to potray the character seamlessly. 'As an actor, I portray different characters and I attend different events where I see drunk people, so I draw from the experiences of people I know and those I don't know. Nokwazi is a single mother, who drinks for leisure. She has been around the block, so she's street smart, and knows her way around Gomorrah in Alex where she lives,' she says. Stepping into another role means that she now has a regular income, something she says she's grateful for. 'Having a source of income is a blessing, because there are many people who don't have jobs, so I thank God. I've been welcomed with warm hands at Generations, I know some actors from theatre, so it's great that we've crossed paths again,' she explains. Despite launching her acting career 37 years ago with her debut in theatre, she is steadfast in her commitment to continue performing. She has no intention of stepping away from the spotlight, expressing her desire to act until she is no longer able to do so. Read more | Rapper Da L.E.S opens up about his stroke recovery and new music - 'I am grateful to be alive' 'There are many actors who acted until they died. The likes of Mary Mhlongo and Nomtle Nkonyeni are a perfect example of what it means to act until you die. I don't plan on stopping anytime. If these women did it until death, so can I. Another woman who inspired me was Connie Chiume, she used to encourage me to stay strong and not give up despite the industry being brutal,' the Bloemfontein-born actress shares. Her mother, who was a matron and later went into politics taught Tinah a lot about the importance of education, and the fact that it has no age limit. 'My mother was appointed MEC for agriculture in the Free State, and she vowed that she wasn't going to be a stupid MEC, so she furthered her education even though she was 60, that's when I learned that education has no age limit,' she reveals. Although she has been in the industry for more than three decades, she doesn't think she's arrived, instead she believes that older actors can learn from the younger ones. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tinah Arcia Mnumzana (@tinah_mnumzana) 'The industry has evolved and I think older actors can learn a lot from the younger ones. For example they are able to beautiful content with smart phones, filmmaker Kagiso Modupe is doing amazing things, and so can we if learn from them,' she concludes.
See - Sada Elbalad
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
Luciano Pavarotti Biopic Planned
Yara Sameh Prominent Italian producer Pietro Valsecchi ('Quo Vado') is developing a high-end Luciano Pavarotti biopic. Valsecchi has secured a consulting agreement with Nicoletta Mantovani, the second wife of the late great tenor who broadened the audience for opera and became a global pop culture icon. A screenplay for the project is being penned by ace Italian screenwriter Leonardo Fasoli, a head writer on the series 'Gomorrah' which is Italy's top TV export. Mantovani, who established the Luciano Pavarotti Foundation after the maestro's death at 71, in 2007, is providing the project with documents, rare images, private letters, mementos, and more from the archives of the foundation and museum in the Northern Italian city of Modena that was Pavarotti's home. As part of the agreement, Mantovani 'will be actively involved in every aspect of the project, contributing first-hand to the narrative and artistic construction of the film,' according to a statement. Born in 1935 in Modena into a working-class family – his father was a baker, while his mother worked in a cigar factory – Luciano Pavarotti developed a passion for opera as a child thanks to his father, an amateur tenor. Thanks to his vibrant signature high C's and a knack for showmanship he became the most beloved and celebrated tenor since Enrico Caruso and one of the few opera singers to attain crossover fame. 'Luciano had a big dream, which was to bring opera back to the people, because when he was a kid opera was sung in the streets and was just like pop music today,' Mantovani told Variety. Pavarotti pursued this dream through the Three Tenors projects, a collective enterprise that saw him share the stage with Plácido Domingo and José Carreras and his 'Pavarotti and Friends' charity concerts, performing with rock stars such as Elton John, Sting, and Bono. Valsecchi, who shepherded Italy's biggest all-time box office hit, the 2016 comedy 'Quo Vado,' said he is seeking an Italian actor to play the lead and will soon be announcing a director for the project that will differentiate itself from Ron Howard-directed 2019 doc 'Pavarotti' by having a 'more Italian soul' while being 'clearly universal.' The plan is to shoot the Italian and English language Pavarotti biopic in several countries. Valsecchi is currently shopping the project to streamers and international buyers. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks News Shell Unveils Cost-Cutting, LNG Growth Plan Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream Technology 50-Year Soviet Spacecraft 'Kosmos 482' Crashes into Indian Ocean
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Luciano Pavarotti Biopic Planned by ‘Quo Vado?' Producer and Late Tenor's Widow Nicoletta Mantovani, Penned by ‘Gomorrah' Writer (EXCLUSIVE)
Prominent Italian producer Pietro Valsecchi ('Quo Vado') is developing a high-end Luciano Pavarotti biopic for which he has secured a consulting agreement with Nicoletta Mantovani, the second wife of the late great tenor who broadened the audience for opera and became a global pop culture icon. A screenplay for the Pavarotti project is being penned by ace Italian screenwriter Leonardo Fasoli, a head writer on the series 'Gomorrah' which is Italy's top TV export. More from Variety Halsey Offers a Peek Behind the 'For My Last Trick' Tour Curtain: How a Team That Includes Top Broadway Veterans Came Together to Create One of the Year's Most Ambitious Pop Shows Bruce Springsteen Gives the Killers' Brandon His Flowers, Bono Calls for Peace in Gaza, Charli xcx Wins Songwriter of the Year at Ivors Ceremony Trump Demands 'Major Investigations' Into Bruce Springsteen, Beyoncé, Bono and Oprah, Repeating Baseless Rumors Superstars Were Paid Off to Support Kamala Harris Mantovani, who established the Luciano Pavarotti Foundation after the maestro's death at 71, in 2007, is providing the project with documents, rare images, private letters, mementos and more from the archives of the foundation and museum in the Northern Italian city of Modena that was Pavarotti's home. As part of the agreement, Mantovani 'will be actively involved in every aspect of the project, contributing first-hand to the narrative and artistic construction of the film,' according to a statement. Born in 1935 in Modena into a working-class family – his father was a baker, while his mother worked in a cigar factory – Luciano Pavarotti developed a passion for opera as a child thanks to his father, an amateur tenor. Thanks to his vibrant signature high C's and a knack for showmanship he became the most beloved and celebrated tenor since Enrico Caruso and one of the few opera singers to attain crossover fame. 'Luciano had a big dream, which was to bring opera back to the people, because when he was a kid opera was sung in the streets and was just like pop music today,' Mantovani told Variety. Pavarotti pursued this dream through the Three Tenors projects, a collective enterprise that saw him share the stage with Plácido Domingo and José Carreras and his 'Pavarotti and Friends' charity concerts, performing with rock stars such as Elton John, Sting and Bono. Valsecchi, who shepherded Italy's biggest all-time box office hit, the 2016 comedy 'Quo Vado,' said he is seeking an Italian actor to play the lead and will soon be announcing a director for the project that will differentiate itself from Ron Howard-directed 2019 doc 'Pavarotti' by having a 'more Italian soul' while being 'clearly universal.' The plan is to shoot the still untitled Italian and English language Pavarotti biopic in several countries. Valsecchi is currently shopping the project to streamers and international of Variety 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? 25 Hollywood Legends Who Deserve an Honorary Oscar New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week
Boston Globe
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Another TV series about the mob? Some in Naples say, ‘Basta.'
Perhaps no modern pop culture reference has clung more stubbornly to Naples, Italy's third-largest city, than 'Gomorrah,' the title of Roberto Saviano's 2006 nonfiction bestseller about the Neapolitan mafia. A critically acclaimed movie followed in 2008, and the TV series premiered in 2014 and ran for five seasons. Two more movies debuted in 2019: 'The Immortal,' a spinoff, and 'Piranhas,' based on a Saviano novel about crime bosses as young as 15. And now there's 'Origins.' Advertisement So excuse some Neapolitans if they say they've had enough. 'They filmed the first one; they filmed the second one,' said Gennaro Di Virgilio, a fourth-generation owner of an artisanal Nativity shop. 'Basta.' Once too dangerous and corrupt to attract many foreigners, Naples has been in the thrall of a tourism boom for years. Social media has lured visitors to the city's history, food, and sunshine, helping Naples shake off some of its seedy reputation, though youth unemployment and crime remain stubbornly high. But the city keeps getting typecast, some Neapolitans say, as Gomorrah, reducing its residents to those engaged in the 'malavita,' the lawless life. 'Why must only bad things be said about us?' lamented Delia D'Alessandro, whose family handcrafts cornicelli, or red, horn-shaped amulets believed to offer protection from evil. 'I am in love with my city. Every time I take a waterfront stroll at sunset, I get emotional.' Advertisement 'Gomorrah' may not sell romance. But it has hardly dimmed Naples' allure, while introducing many non-Italians to the city. The creators of the series, who dismissed their critics as the grumbling of a few, expressed gratitude to Naples and its residents. After filming for 'Origins' wrapped last month, director Marco D'Amore, thanked Naples -- 'this unique and rare city-world' -- on Instagram. While the original series was airing, some residents dressed up as the protagonists for Carnevale. At least one shop on the famed Via San Gregorio Armeno, known for its Nativity figurines, sells statuettes of some of the main characters: Ciro Di Marzio (aka 'the immortal') and Gennaro 'Genny' Savastano, the young mob don, complete with his signature chain necklace. (They were recently joined by a new figurine of Pope Leo XIV.) Riccardo Tozzi, lead producer of 'Gomorrah: Origins,' defended the show, which he points out has long drawn from Naples' vibrant theater scene to cast local actors and hire local crews. The objections of detractors have carried little weight with the wider public, he added: 'Nobody thinks, 'Oh, God, I'm not going to Naples because there is the Camorra.'' He called opposition to the show a misguided attempt at artistic censorship 'that didn't exist even during the Fascist era.' And he argued that an unflinching narrative, even if perceived as 'negative,' appeals to audiences. 'The postcard of the beautiful and the good is boring,' he said. Advertisement The mob's real-world influence in Naples is diminished, but not gone. The Camorra has evolved, experts say, still trafficking drugs and laundering money but no longer controlling large swaths of territory. The cramped Spanish Quarter used to be infamous for its pickpockets and muggers; today, it is a tourist destination better known for its pizza joints and a giant mural of Argentine soccer star Diego Maradona, who once played for Napoli and is revered. But even with a smaller mob footprint, Naples and its suburbs suffer from entrenched problems that visitors to touristy parts of the city may not see, including high rates of school absenteeism, youth violence, and unemployment. Those social ills, among the worst in Italy, are especially pronounced in neighborhoods such as Scampia, outside Naples, home to a violent Camorra turf war two decades ago that was recounted in the 'Gomorrah' book. Gennaro De Crescenzo, a teacher at the local Melissa Bassi High School, acknowledged Scampia's ongoing troubles. But most big cities face social challenges, he added, and it is unfair for his students to be 'indelibly branded' by their infamous neighborhood, though 'Gomorrah' has not filmed there in years. He said some of his students who go abroad to work find that they cannot escape the taint of the old neighborhood. 'You're from Scampia?' people ask. 'Oh, 'Gomorrah!'' 'It's a cliche,' said Domenico Mazzella di Bosco, the school principal. 'It's easy to stick, but then, let's face it, it's difficult to remove.' De Crescenzo said he and others are mulling calling for a boycott of 'Origins' once it premieres. (Its Italian release is slated for early 2026.) Much of the 'Gomorrah' film and early parts of the series were filmed in a vast public housing project of white, triangular buildings in Scampia named 'Le Vele,' or the sails. Today, two of the three remaining Vele stand empty, walled off and graffitied, their demolition slowly underway. Officials evacuated the third Vela after a walkway collapsed last summer, killing three people. Advertisement 'Gomorrah: Stop nourishing yourselves with our lives,' read spray paint in Italian on one of the walls. Back in the Spanish Quarter, Ciro Novelli had taped an anti-'Gomorrah' sign on the door of his small grocery store that proclaimed: 'You are warned, media usurers of a reality that dishonors our civilization.' The problem with the latest Camorra-inspired fiction, Novelli said, is that it does not always show how those in the 'malavita' often end up in jail or dead. A customer, Giuseppe Di Grazia, recalled that when he was young, mob bosses were feared by many young men. Now, he added, a teenager 'wants to imitate him. He wants to surpass him. He wants to become him.' Maurizio Gemma, director of the Film Commission of the Campania Region, said he can sympathize with those sentiments about crime shows, especially in places dealing with violence. But, Gemma said, the answer is not to 'condemn the story.' 'An evolved society must be able to manage its contradictions and must also be able to talk about its contradictions,' he said, 'in the hope that these contradictions will be overcome and that these problems will be solved.' This article originally appeared in
