My Brilliant Friend
TV Show · Drama

Adapted from the first book in Elena Ferrante's acclaimed "Neapolitan Novels", this drama series follows Elena Greco, a now-elderly woman who discovers the most important friend in her life, Raffaella "Lila" Cerullo, has disappeared.

2018 · 54m
Starring Margherita Mazzucco, Gaia Girace, Elisa del Genio
Director Saverio Costanzo, Alice Rohrwacher

Season 1

  • EPISODE 1
    The Dolls
    The disappearance of her old friend, Lila Cerullo, causes 60-year-old author Elena Greco to reflect on the early days of their friendship in 1950s Naples, when Elena and Lila are two very different girls at the top of their class.
    53 min
  • EPISODE 2
    The Money
    As fourth grade draws to an end, Elena and Lila fight with their families for the chance to continue their education. Later, a trip out of town becomes a day Elena will never forget, and a death changes things in the neighbourhood forever.
    59 min
  • EPISODE 3
    Metamorphoses
    Now a teenager, Elena grapples with the onset of puberty, her studies, and her friendship with Lila, who now works in her family's store. After a library awards ceremony reveals what Lila has been keeping secret, Elena learns what her friend's grand plans might be.
    56 min
  • EPISODE 4
    Boundaries Dissolving
    Entering high school, Elena vows to stay ahead of Lila, academically and romantically. Lila eschews a parade of suitors, choosing instead to focus on her ambitions in the store. Stefano Carracci promises a better future for the neighbourhood but things take a dark turn.
    49 min
  • EPISODE 5
    The Shoes
    Elena grows tired of Gino while Lila rejects two potential suitors at a cost, and a rare outing into the city turns violent. Elena worries about not being there for Lila after accepting an invitation to spend the summer away from the neighbourhood and her family.
    52 min
  • EPISODE 6
    The Island
    On the island of Ischia, Elena runs into the Sarratore family, reigniting her childhood crush on Nino. Back in Naples, Lila's resistance to Marcello's pressing courtship reaches a breaking point. On Elena's 15th birthday, an unexpected encounter leaves her shaken.
    54 min

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Cast & Crew

  • Margherita Mazzucco
    Elena as Teenager
  • Gaia Girace
    Lila as Teenager
  • Elisa del Genio
    Elena as Child
  • Ludovica Nasti
    Lila as Child
  • Valentina Acca
    Nunzia Cerullo
  • Antonio Buonanno
    Fernando Cerullo
  • G‌C
    Gennaro Canonico
    Alfredo Pueluso
  • P‌D
    Pina Di Gennaro
    Melina Cappuccio
  • Antonio Milo
    Silvio Solara
  • S‌F
    Sarah Falanga
    Maria Carraci
  • Luca Gallone
    Vittorio Greco

About

My Brilliant Friend

Drama

Adapted from the first book in Elena Ferrante's acclaimed "Neapolitan Novels", this drama series follows Elena Greco, a now-elderly woman who discovers the most important friend in her life, Raffaella "Lila" Cerullo, has disappeared.

Information

Studio
HBO
Released
2018
Rated
18+
Regions of Origin
Italy, United States
© 2018 FremantleMedia Ltd.

Languages

Original Audio
Italian, Italian (Italy), English, English (Australia)
Audio

English (United Kingdom) (AAC), Arabic (Saudi Arabia) (AAC)

Subtitles

English (United Kingdom) , Arabic (Saudi Arabia)

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