Nuovo Olimpo

Nuovo Olimpo (2023)

Those who have loved each other never leave, they always exist even if you don't see them.

In 1970s Rome, a casual encounter between Enea and Pietro at a movie theater turns into an unforgettable romance — until destiny pulls them apart.

Date of release
2023-11-01
TMDB
6.9 / 10 (244)
Runtime
1h 52m
Genres
Romance, Drama
Director
Ferzan Özpetek

Casting

Interesting facts

  • Filmed in: Rome, Municipio III, and Monte Sacro

Nuovo Olimpo is a 2023 Italian romantic drama film written and directed by Ferzan Özpetek. It tells the story of two men who meet and fall in love in late-1970s Rome, only to be separated unexpectedly. It premiered at the Rome Film Festival on 22 October 2023 and was released on Netflix on 1 November 2023.

Production

The film is semi-autobiographical, with elements of the story being taken from writer and director Ferzan Özpetek's own life and career. He stated, "The starting point of the film is a true story that happened to me in the '70s and that for a long time I wanted to use as an inspiration to make a film."

The film was shot entirely in Rome, specifically in Municipio III and Monte Sacro. Principal photography began in November 2022.

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