La salita

Set in Naples in 1983, this drama follows the efforts of Eduardo De Filippo after his appointment as a Senator for life. Following the closure of a women's prison in Pozzuoli due to geological instability, several female inmates are temporarily relocated to the Nisida juvenile detention center. During this period, De Filippo visits the facility to help renovate its theater and establish schools for acting and stagecraft. By bringing in professional actors from his own company, he organizes the first theatrical production ever held within an Italian juvenile correctional institute.

The film marks the directorial debut of Massimiliano Gallo, who also co-wrote the screenplay alongside Riccardo Brun and Mara Fondacaro. Produced by Donella Bossi Pucci and Riccardo Brun with support from Panamafilm and the Film Commission Regione Campania, the movie focuses on a lesser-known chapter of De Filippo's life. It presents a contemporary perspective on incarceration and the experience of women in prison. The production is an Italian feature with a total runtime of 90 minutes.