Two pizza-rival nonnas, one forbidden romance—Naples has never been this petty or delicious.
Two women, Tina, who is a pizza chef, and Lisa, who runs a shop, can't stand each other, but they have a nephew and a daughter respectively, who love each other.
Acting
Pupella Maggio's volcanic nonna energy steals every scene.
Production
1958 Naples location shooting bursting with authentic street life.
Director
Carlo Campogalliani
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Pupella Maggio was already a Neapolitan theater legend; this film helped launch her national film career.
The title references a famous Neapolitan song, signaling the film's deep roots in campagna popolare culture.
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