Song'e Napule

Out of work and classically trained, Lollo Love gets an unusual assignment from the police: join a wedding band to get close to an untouchable Camorra figure who uses celebrations as cover. He swaps orchestral scores for party sets, fumbling through dance numbers while trying to blend in with bandmates and wedding guests. The situation produces a steady stream of comic missteps, awkward performances and tense run-ins with the criminal world, as Lollo learns to fake the confidence he lacks. The film keeps its tone light even when the stakes rise, and it leaves the outcome of the sting itself undisclosed until the end.

Released in 2013, Song'e Napule was directed by Antonio Manetti and created by Michelangelo La Neve, Marco Manetti and Giampaolo Morelli. Morelli also headlines the cast alongside Alessandro Roja, Serena Rossi, Paolo Sassanelli and Peppe Servillo.

The movie tapped into Naples' musical life, mixing classical training and Neapolitan pop in loud wedding settings that linger in viewers' minds. Its soundtrack and the colorful portrayals of local nights gave it visibility beyond a standard crime comedy, helping it build a steady fan base in Italy among audiences who like music-driven genre films.

Critics generally reacted favorably to the performances and the film's energy, the 6.6/10 average from audience votes reflecting a warm if not universal reception. Reviewers pointed out its playful tone, the contrast between art and street performance, and themes of identity and survival, with particular praise aimed at the leads for selling both the laughs and the more serious moments.

Commercially the film found most of its success at home, where word of mouth and the soundtrack kept it in circulation; it did not become a major international hit, but it earned a reputation as an entertaining, music-forward entry in contemporary Italian crime comedies.