Oscar-winning filmmaker Paolo Sorrentino’s new film throws a lot at you in its 137 minutes, not just in terms of themes and story developments, but new characters along the way as well. Parthenope stars the wondrous Italian actress Celeste Dalla Porta in the eponymous role, with the sprawling narrative chronicling her free-spirited life virtually from start to finish. Throughout her various endeavors across native Naples and more, she stumbles upon a vast array of characters who simply cannot look away from Parthenope’s intoxicating beauty. That includes the well-dressed, wealthy poor soul of a man, John Cheever, portrayed by none other than Academy Award winner Gary Oldman.
Amid the U.S. release of her new A24 film, ‘Parthenope’ star Celeste Dalla Porta explained the guidance she got from Gary Oldman and Paolo Sorrentino. Read More