Selfie

About This Movie

Selfie (2019) is a raw glimpse into the gritty reality of Trajan's district in Naples, captured through the lenses of two teenagers, Alessandro and Pietro. Their choice of iPhone as a filming tool lends an intimate, almost voyeuristic feel to the documentary. The film's atmosphere is heavy with the weight of social issues, reflecting life in a ghetto that arose from post-war dislocation. It’s not polished, there’s a certain roughness to the pacing, which feels authentic rather than forced. The boys' performances are genuinely relatable, offering a slice of their world with honesty. Themes of resilience and struggle come through vividly, making it distinctive within the documentary genre, as it doesn't shy away from the harshness of their surroundings.

Unique perspective of Naples' social landscapeFilmed with an iPhone for an authentic feelFocus on youth and their narratives