documentary film

The Resistance of a City

Four Days of Naples" is a gripping historical documentary that shines a light on the Neapolitan uprising during World War II, narrated through the perspective of Italian immigrants who have settled in Canada.

Amidst the backdrop of World War II, the Italian city of Naples stands as a beacon of defiance against the grip of German occupation, sparking a harrowing four-day battle that epitomizes the valour and tenacity of its citizens. This documentary plunges audiences into the maelstrom of September 1943, a pivotal moment when Naples metamorphosed into a theatre of extraordinary resistance against Nazi German control. Weaving together a captivating mosaic of archival footage firsthand accounts, and expert insights, the film seamlessly transports viewers to an era of desperation, unyielding spirit, and resolute perseverance. Casting a comprehensive light, the documentary meticulously unveils the intricate political and social milieu that incubated the four-day uprising, chronicling Italy's complex trajectory from the ascent of Mussolini's Fascist regime to its uneasy alliance with Hitler's Nazi Germany. The subsequent Allied incursion into Italy to reclaim its sovereignty propels the Neapolitan people onto a stage of unparalleled historical consequence.