My Brilliant Friend
World Premiere

My Brilliant Friend

Series | Season 4 (eps 1 & 2) | 113 MINUTES | Italy | Italian
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Genre: Drama

Based on the bestselling novels by Elena Ferrante, "My Brilliant Friend" follows Elena Greco and her most important friend, Raffaella “Lila” Cerullo. Meeting as children in 1950s Naples, their story spans over 60 years, exploring the mystery of Lila – Elena’s brilliant best friend and, in a way, her worst enemy. In the fourth season of the saga, titled "Story of the Lost Child," the series delves into the adult lives of Elena and Lila, exploring the tumultuous Italy of the late 80s. Amid motherhood, career demands, betrayals, threats, disappearances, and natural disasters, Elena and Lila once again reside in the same neighborhood.

After the Screening:

A conversation with Showrunner Saverio Costanzo, Director Laura Bispuri, and cast members Alba Rohrwacher, and Irene Maiorino.


Cast & Credits
Created by
Saverio Costanzo
Story and Screenplays by
Elena Ferrante, Francesco Piccolo, Laura Paolucci, and Saverio Costanzo
Directed by
Laura Bispuri
Executive Producers
Saverio Costanzo, Paolo Sorrentino, Jennifer Schuur, Elena Recchia, and Guido De Laurentiis
Starring
Margherita Mazzucco, Gaia Girace

Tuesday, August 20 - 7:00 PM
The Titus Theater 2 @ MoMA