Elvira Notari: Beyond Silence (2025)

Elvira Notari: Beyond Silence (2025) poster

Despite directing hundreds of silent films that captivated audiences from Naples to New York, Elvira Notari was relegated to the margins of film history for half a century. A pioneer of Neapolitan cinema, she created over sixty features blending popular culture and unvarnished realism. Silenced by Fascist censorship and the advent of sound, her work slipped into obscurity. Elvira Notari: Beyond Silence traces her legacy and the artists now bringing her vision back to life.

Director: Valerio Ciriaci
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
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Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Elvira Notari: Beyond Silence about?
Despite directing hundreds of silent films that captivated audiences from Naples to New York, Elvira Notari was relegated to the margins of film history for half a century. A pioneer of Neapolitan cinema, she created over sixty features blending popular culture and unvarnished realism. Silenced by Fascist censorship and the advent of sound, her work slipped into obscurity. Elvira Notari: Beyond Silence traces her legacy and the artists now bringing her vision back to life.
Who directed Elvira Notari: Beyond Silence?
Elvira Notari: Beyond Silence was directed by Valerio Ciriaci.
Who stars in Elvira Notari: Beyond Silence?
Elvira Notari: Beyond Silence stars Elvira Notari.
How long is Elvira Notari: Beyond Silence?
Elvira Notari: Beyond Silence has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is Elvira Notari: Beyond Silence?
Elvira Notari: Beyond Silence is a Documentary film.
Where was Elvira Notari: Beyond Silence produced?
Elvira Notari: Beyond Silence was produced in Italy.