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The Lying Life of Adults
Young Giovanna navigates her passage from childhood into adolescence as she experiences the different sides of Naples during the 1990s. A girl in search of her true reflection in a divided Naples: the Naples of the heights, which assumes a mask of refinement, and the Naples of the depths, a place of excess and vulgarity.
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Plot Summary
Set in Naples, the series follows 13-year-old Giovanna, whose world is shattered when her father admits to an affair. This revelation unearths a hidden, darker side of her family, leading Giovanna to explore the city's underbelly in search of truth and identity. As she navigates adolescence and confronts uncomfortable realities, she grapples with betrayal and the complex nature of love and lies.
Critical Reception
The series received generally positive reviews, with praise often directed at its atmospheric portrayal of Naples and the strong performances, particularly from the young lead. Critics noted its faithful adaptation of Elena Ferrante's novel and its exploration of complex themes.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its moody atmosphere and depiction of Naples.
The performances, especially of the young lead, were frequently highlighted.
Seen as a faithful, albeit sometimes slow-paced, adaptation of the novel.
Google audience: Audience reviews were mixed, with many appreciating the visual style and emotional depth, while some found the narrative to be somber and lacking in resolution.
Fun Fact
The series is based on the 2019 novel of the same name by Elena Ferrante, the pseudonymous author famous for the 'Neapolitan Novels'.
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