A woman recounts the lifelong friendship and conflicts with a girl she met at primary school in Naples during the early 1950s.A woman recounts the lifelong friendship and conflicts with a girl she met at primary school in Naples during the early 1950s.A woman recounts the lifelong friendship and conflicts with a girl she met at primary school in Naples during the early 1950s.
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- 5 wins & 18 nominations total
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Reviewers say 'L'amica geniale' is acclaimed for its emotional depth, intricate characters, and faithful adaptation. The series is celebrated for its cinematography, period detail, and nuanced portrayal of friendship. Critics praise the realistic depiction of working-class life, powerful performances, and exploration of societal themes. Some find the pacing slow and characters unlikable, yet many consider it a cinematic masterpiece.
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Ignore all bad reviews....this is
A masterpiece. A big thank you to HBO. When I see comments like "stale" or "ugh" I actually feel sorry for the reviewers who have become so jaded by bad writing, bad acting, car chases and cgi that they missed the beauty of this story.
Engrossing.
Its not a tv series, its a saga. It will keep you engrossed & each character will become your personal concern. Very well made & source material is of high calibre. Must watch tv series in my opinion.
Incredible
From the first episode I was hooked. Definitely one of the best series I have ever watched.Highly recommend it to everyone. Now I am reading the 4 books.
10cqerli
This show hasn´t got the attention it deserves
I´m kind of surprised that there´re so few people actually watching this show, despite how great it is. This show is the perfect adaption of Elena Ferrante´s Neapolitan Novels. Every line and every detail is showing respect to Ferrante´s original words.
If you´re a female, go watch it.
If you're a male, you should watch to get to know females.
Did you know
- TriviaWhile her family was on summer vacation in Oslo (Norway), child actress Elisa del Genio landed a role by sheer happenstance after HBO called her mother about scheduling a meeting with her brother Alberto for a part in their TV series. Elisa accompanied Alberto to the audition and director Saverio Costanzo ended up choosing her instead.
- ConnectionsFeatured in CBS News Sunday Morning with Jane Pauley: Episode #42.13 (2020)
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