Naples in Veils

Set in Naples, this thriller follows Adriana, a medical examiner who experiences a brief but intense romance with a mysterious young man named Andrea. Their relationship ends abruptly when Adriana discovers that Andrea has been brutally murdered. As she attempts to investigate the circumstances of his death and the secrets surrounding him, she encounters a man who bears a striking resemblance to her deceased lover.

The film was directed by Ferzan Özpetek, marking the fifth of 13 films in his career. It follows Loose Cannons and precedes Red Istanbul. The screenplay was written by Özpetek along with Gianni Romoli and Valia Santella. The movie stars Giovanna Mezzogiorno as Adriana and Alessandro Borghi as Andrea, with supporting performances by Anna Bonaiuto, Peppe Barra, Biagio Forestieri, and Lina Sastri.

Produced by R&C Produzioni, the film earned 7 million USD at the worldwide box office. Audience reception is moderate, with a rating of 5.8/10 on IMDb based on 3,200 votes and a slightly higher score of 6.2/10 on TMDB from 476 votes.