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Passione is a 2010 film directed by John Turturro. It was filmed on location in Naples, Italy.

Passione chronicles the rich Neapolitan musical heritage, tracing the influences of European, African and Arabic cultures, while touching on the Canzone Napoletana (Neapolitan song) tradition. The film features dozens of contemporary solo performers and ensembles who are currently established on the city's music scene, including Pietra Montecorvino, James Senese, Peppe Barra, Mina, Fausto Cigliano, and Rosario Fiorello.

The film also explores the city's music history with archival footage and accounts of such historic artists as Enrico Caruso, Sergio Bruni, Massimo Ranieri, and Renato Carosone.

Passione is the fourth film directed by Turturro, who is primarily known for his film and television acting roles. In addition to co-writing the screenplay, he appears on-camera sporadically, serving as tour guide, cultural commentator, and occasional extra in music shoots.

The film was released in the United States in June 2011.

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Wonderful soundtrack, but this ain't a "movie" movie. It's more like a collection of videos for the songs used, than a real documentary and I don't feel like it gives or nears the Neapolitan music world to the viewer. There's not a clear idea behind the narrative these songs are trying to give. The music/songs don't follow historic development of music in Naples. Besides the idea that people in Naples like to sing (which is a completely worthless thing to make a movie about) the movie is very messy and completely misdirected.


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