Initially, cinematographer Daria D’Antonio took up the role of director of photography on Paolo Sorrentino’s movie “The Hand of God”, having collaborated with him for numerous projects earlier (such as serving as a camera operator on “The Great Beauty”). The primary objective was to uncover authenticity within the narrative set in the 1980s, revolving around a teenager’s growth.
According to D’Antonio, while working on the Oscar-nominated movie, we aimed for a strong connection to Paolo’s personal experience. However, for our recent project together, “Parthenope,” we needed a more poetic and less factual representation of Naples instead.
In the timeless tale of Parthenope, a siren whose song led sailors to their demise leaps into the sea when Ulysses manages to resist her allure. Her corpse is later found on the seashore and fishermen, captivated by her charm, bury her.
According to D’Antonio, the concept was to keep the myth alive, where Parthenope didn’t fight against her destiny but chose to conclude her life in the legend. However, rather than dwelling on her sorrowful demise, D’Antonio and Sorrentino aimed to transform it into a tribute honoring her life instead.
Born and bred in Naples, D’Antonio – a two-time winner of the Globo D’Oro award for cinematography (a unique feat for female filmmakers) – approached “Parthenope” with unbridled curiosity as her guiding principle.
The curiosity they share is what she feels connects her with Sorrentino. In his film, Sorrentino narrates a tale that spans several decades about a woman named after the Parthenope myth, portrayed by newcomer Celeste Dalla Porta. In Sorrentino’s interpretation of the myth and love letter to Naples, the character Parthenope experiences her youthful summers filled with love and seeking purpose through her academic pursuits and romantic connections.
In a particularly striking moment, Parthenope ascends from the sea, captivating the beachgoers instantly, much like the mythical Greek figures. To make this scene truly impactful, great care was taken in determining the ideal hour for its execution.
D’Antonio states that she’s both a strikingly beautiful woman and an enchanting city, essentially being one and the same. In their narrative style, they aimed to capture this beauty and magnify it even further.”
This version maintains the original meaning while using simpler language and rephrasing some of the sentences for clarity and ease of understanding.
The movie spans across Naples in the ’60s, ’70s, and current times, posing an intricate challenge to D’Antonio: how can one capture the city and expansive sea at various points in time?
Although D’Antonio’s depiction of the sea doesn’t significantly alter in showcasing nature’s consistency amidst a declining beauty of the city and humanity, Parthenope’s bond with the sea undergoes a transformation instead.
D’Antonio explains that his portrayal of the sea changes its perception for her, transforming it from an essential element into something distant. This is due to a deep-rooted pain and trauma associated with the sea, which makes it impossible for her to venture closer; instead, she can only observe it from afar.
Daria D’Antonio spoke through interpreter Lilia Pino Blouin for this interview.
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2025-02-27 21:18