Elena Ferrante’s novel The Lying Life of Adults is coming alive this January on Netflix to show the shades of adolescence. The Lying Life of Adults aka La Vita Bugiarda Degli Adulti, is an Italian series revolving around the teenager Giovanna, who goes on a pursuit to find who she really is along with her Aunt Vittoria, who is hated by Giovanna’s parents. Directed by Edoardo De Angelis, the series will contain six episodes.
Giovanna’s pretty face is changing, turning ugly, at least so her father thinks. Giovanna, he says, looks more like her Aunt Vittoria every day. But can it be true? Is she really changing? Is she turning into her Aunt Vittoria, a woman she hardly knows but whom her mother and father clearly despise? Surely there is a mirror somewhere in which she can see herself as she truly is.
The Lying Life of Adults Synopsis
The official Netflix description of the series reads,
The search for a new face, after the happy one of childhood, oscillates between two consanguineous Naples which, however, fear and hate each other: the Naples above, which has given itself a fine mask, and the one below, which pretends to be excessive, trivial. Giovanna oscillates between high and low, now tumbling, now climbing, bewildered by the fact that, up or down, the city seems without answer and without escape.
Giovanna who hears a criticising remark about her face from her father, Andrea, sets on a journey with her Aunt Vittoria to break down illusions and uncover terribly family secrets in Naples. As Giovanna gets caught up between her rigid parents and careless aunt, the series will show how the teenager paints the adult life.
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The Lying Life of Adults Cast and Crew
The main cast includes, Giuseppe Brunetti as Corrado, Valeria Golino as Vittoria, Alessandro Preziosi as Andrea, Pina Turco as Nella, Giordana Marengo as Giovanna, Luigi Chiocca as Uomo officina and Adriano Pantaleo as Rosario. The casting was done by Valeria Miranda and Florinda Martucciello. The Lying Life of Adults is produced by Ivan Fiorini and Domenico Procacci, and the cinematography credits go to Ferran Paredas. Notably, the soundtrack credits go to music supervisors, Giulio Fasano and Giovanni Guardi.
The Lying Life of Adults Trailer and Release Date
The Lying Life of Adults dropped a wholesome trailer and I can’t wait to watch the series. The trailer starts with Giovanna contemplating the life of adults as she swims in the ocean to grab a shiny ornament. Then the trailer kickstarts showing how Giovanna’s father calls her ugly and makes Giovanna get rid of the stereotypes of her parents. Soon, she wanders around with her aunt, discovering the ugly truths and the real her. Here is the official trailer of the series:
The Lying Life of Adults will be releasing on January 4, 2022 in Netflix. Turn on the notifications to not miss out on this series!
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