The southern Italy location serves Sorrentino’s storytelling well. He says, “Reality is just the starting point for a story. It has to be reinvented. Here in Naples, we have a fun way of reinventing memories.” Despite the tragedy that is at the literal center of the film,overflows with fun. Scenes like the extended family’s al fresco lunch and the subsequent boat outing are so charming and funny.
Fabietto goes to Rome anyway. As the film ends, he’s on his way. And now – 35 years later – Sorrentino is back in Napoli by The Hand of God.
Better hope the hand of God doesn't judge you before you get right.