Due to its remarkable beauty, Naro has been chosen several times in the past as a backdrop and film setting. Filmmakers and tourists are left breathless at the sight of the village.
Ancient city appreciated by tourists for its beauties, Naro on more and more occasions it also attracts the attention of directors e videomaker, who take advantage of its characteristics to make it the setting for their own productions. The relationship between Naro and cinema is a relationship that was born over two decades ago, and which is strengthening on the basis of its past and the settings it offers.
History and folklore
Identified with the legendary Gown, Naro is a city from ancient history, witnessed by cultural legacies, from traditions, and from wonderful architectures arisen over the centuries. Close to the "places of myth" and a place of myth itself, Naro is an emblem of Sicilia, which exudes in places, in moments of aggregation, as well as in food and wine traditions. An open-air set, a film to experience at any time of the year. For this reason, important films have been shot in Naro.
“The boy judge”
The film, directed by Alessandro Di Robilant, which narrates the judge's work is from 1994Rosary Livatino, interpreted by Giulio Scarpati, killed by the mafia only four years earlier. Livatino, whose cause for beatification is underway, worked precisely in the area where Naro is located, where most of the filming was carried out. The film was awarded an award David di Donatello, To Golden globe, And the Berlin Film Festival.
“The Disappearance of Patò”
Based on the book of the same name by Andrea Camilleri, is the first film actually shot in the places portrayed by the Empedocline writer. Filmed almost entirely in Naro, “La Scomparsa di Patò” is a tasty and entertaining film vintage yellow which starts precisely from the Easter representation of the "Mortorio”, for which Naro is known and appreciated throughout the world. Released in 2012, the film is performed in Sicilian and Italian, with well-known actors such as Blacks Marcorè, Nino Frassica, Maurizio Casagrande e Flavio Bucci.
How to reach the Naro Cinematografica locations
Before or after viewing these productions, it is a good idea to "touch" the places that served as sets. Reaching Naro is easy, as it is well connected to various road routes. By car or with the frequent bus lines, you can in fact travel the highways 115, 410 and 576, therefore without there being any need for an active railway station. For those arriving in Sicily by plane, the closest airports arePalermo Falcone e Borsellino Airport, 170 km from Naro, and theTrapani Vincenzo Florio Airport, 180 km from Naro.
