Having said that, there are some allegorical elements, similar components between our story and the myth.
Below, read an edited and condensed version of Deadlines Q&A with the star ofParthenope.
DEADLINE: How did this journey come about?
Celeste Dalla Porta at the 47th “Giornate di Cinema” Festival on Dec. 04, 2024 in Sorrento, ItalyIvan Romano/Getty Images
Was there an audition process, and how did you come to knowParthenope?
Parthenope is difficult to define: shes fun and flirtatious, but theres a depth to her.
The movie is about love, tragedy, maturing for you, what was the center of this character?
Shot in Naples, the cinematography, the costuming, the setting is just so sweeping and beautiful.
Did you have a favorite location or scene?
What stands out for you with this grand project?
Definitely, there are multiple moments that mean a lot to me.
Theres mutual trust that comes up.
And I think thats extremely important, and it sort of lets you take a sigh of relief.
The character is sort of in a position where she can finally let herself go.
I learned a lot from both of them because both of them are great maestros.
The film is also a love letter to Italy of sorts, given Paolo is from Naples.
Its steeped in the culture, fashion and music of the 60s and 70s.
What was it like inhabiting that world?
That became part of who I am, and it became an experience that I lived to the full.
Parthenope,to me, feels like a film that stays with you.
Was that your experience as a performer, did you feel that staying power in playing your character?
Parthenope is such a mysterious character.
I take a stab at interpret her.
She grows up and she becomes a mature woman.
Im also deeply immersed in the promotion of the movie.
Ive been talking aboutParthenopeevery single day, and therefore shes still very much a part of my day-to-day life.
