CAMILLA SALVATORE



Resistance often reveals unexpected forms of poetry. I call it collateral beauty. The people I portray are not mere subjects, but integral parts of my life.
 Through cinema, I pay homage to the love we shared amidst adversity. These films are testaments to those who fight with the greatest dignity.





Il Capitone
2024

Set in Napoli, Il Capitone offers a glimpse into the daily life of Vanessa, portraying the struggle to claim her place in the world. Vanessa’s coming-of-age story runs through mundane and dreamlike states, sensual dances and songs of salvation. Il Capitone touches the depths of her existence—as well as that of her mother Lina and her lifelong friend Ciro— celebrating their quest for redemption through self-expression and performing arts. The film’s intent is to give them the chance to represent and express themselves in total freedom. The writing of the film is also the result of a collaborative effort: Vanessa, Lina and Ciro helped stage all the sequences, bringing their talents into play.

Documentary
60' - Color - Italy
Italian, Neapolitan

with Vanessa Esposito, Rachele Gianniello, Ciro Riccio
written and directed by Camilla Salvatore
produced by Tyche Films, A Little Confidence
producers Camilla Salvatore, Raffaella Milazzo, Valerio Antonini, Pietro Torcolini
cinematography Bianca Peruzzi
production sound Andrea Oppo
editing Rosa Maietta
sound editing and mixing Massimo Mariani
original score Ciro Vitiello, Talpah, Nziria
graphics Dopolavoro Studio