When the most important friend in her life seems to disappear without trace, Elena Greco, an elderly woman living in a house crammed with books, switches on her PC and starts writing her own story, and that of Lila. She tells the tale of their friendship, which started at school in the 1950s.
My Brilliant Friend
DETAILS
When the most important friend in her life seems to disappear without trace, Elena Greco, an elderly woman living in a house crammed with books, switches on her PC and starts writing her own story, and that of Lila. She tells the tale of their friendship, which started at school in the 1950s. Set in a dangerous but fascinating Naples, it is just the start of a story spanning sixty years of life. A tale that attempts to unveil the mystery of Lila, Elena’s brilliant friend: her best friend and worst enemy.
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- Release Date:
- 2018 – 2024
- Genre:
- Drama,
- Coming of Age
- Rating:
- Creator:
- Elena Ferrante
- Francesco Piccolo
- Laura Paolucci
- Starring:
- Alba Rohrwacher
- Irene Maiorino
- Fabrizio Gifuni
- Stefano Dionisi
- Anna Rita Vitolo
- Pier Giorgio Bellocchio
EPISODES
S4:E1 The Separation
Elena decides that the time has finally come to settle down with Nino and her daughters.
S4:E2 Dispersion
Elena leaves Nino and takes Dede and Elsa to live with Mariarosa and Franco.
S4:E3 Compromises
Elena goes to New York with Nino and leaves her daughters in Lila’s care
S4:E4 Earthquake
The neighborhood is struck by a sudden earthquake, forcing the residents to flee.
S4:E5 The Break
Elena is happily a mother for the third time.
S4:E6 The Cheat
After Immacolata’s funeral, Elena promises her publisher she’ll deliver her new book.
S4:E7 The Return
After breaking up with Nino for good, Elena moves back to the neighborhood.
S4:E8 The Investigation
Busy with conferences and presentations, Elena neglects her daughters.
S4:E9 The Disappearance
Thanks to Lila, Elena rediscovers her inspiration and the strength to write.
S4:E10 The Restitution
Elena can devote herself to writing. Lila, disappeared from her life, will be able to surprise her.
