Most of Italys job opportunities were situated in the North, sending the South into poverty. More at Find the right subtitles. Gorgonzola or buffalo mozzarella? Awarded a David di Donatello and a Silver Ribbon. By harnessing the power of prejudice, the Lega is able to convince many Northern Italians to vote to cut off their Southern neighbors from aid and to see them as enemies instead of countrymen. While Alberto is back in his beloved northern Italy in Milan, his friend Mattia is still in Naples with his friends. I would wholeheartedly recommend both of these movies for anyone who wants a glimpse into what Italians think of themselves. While stereotypes like these are relatively harmless, many stereotypes about the South can negatively impact its peoples opportunities. Regional identity tends to play a stronger role than national identity, allowing Northern and Southern Italians to feel separate from each other. The favored right wing mayor is constantly seen promoting his policy of building a wall in the center of town to separate the rich from the poor to reduce crime and social disorder. Its director, Luca Miniero, said its success "shows there's a desire to make peace, to overcome the confrontation". For example, a Northern Italian may interpret a Southern colleagues tradition of long holiday celebrations as evidence that he cares less about work and is lazy. He also added that Italians arent very appreciative of drama because they despise moral dilemmas. Welcome to the South subtitles English. Like in every country, in Italy too there are stereotypes from one region to another. As an American I assumed that Italians had a very singular culture, but after both living here and seeing this movie Im starting to understand the various nuances in each section of the country. All passionate travelers and in love with the region! Mattia appears to be willing to leave his little town, but as soon as the transfer comes through, he begins to despair. Cast [ edit] Claudio Bisio as Alberto Colombo Alessandro Siani as Mattia Volpe Angela Finocchiaro as Silvia Colombo/Erminia, her mother This movie is so real in most of the parts and the stories of men who embrace the differences of the new region that they are sent is a learning . Because of the lack of scholastic and workplace infrastructure in the South, many of its brightest students leave to get an education elsewhere, and end up staying. Retrieved April 28, 2021, from https://www.jpianyu.org/archive/2018/5/24/the-rebranded-populism-of-the-italian-lega-nord-party, Jacobs, T. (2014, March 10). The family adventure of 07 turned out to be so much more than what any of us had bargained for., It seemed like we were in the car for hours but we were in Amarillo which meant that it had only past like about forty minutes. If Northern Italians begin to understand the structural differences between the North and South as the cause of their struggling economy, they may be more likely to vote for politicians who want to help the South instead of cutting them out. Supporting this notion, there is growing evidence that reading a story engages many of the same neural networks involved in empathy. Because stereotyping is based on misconceptions about out-groups, narrative fiction can help build empathy for out-groups that can slowly melt prejudice away. On the other hand, cities on the southern tip of the mainland are much closer to Africa than they are to Europe, and southeastern cities are closer to Istanbul than France. PLEASE READ THE Terms and Conditions ("TERMS") CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS Extension. Directed by Luca Miniero. Alberto's family joins him in the south, and after some time he finally receives his long-awaited transfer to Milan. In an attempt to get the transfer he feigns Paraplegia, however, he inadvertently stands up while meeting the inspector sent to verify his disability. In this post, I will explore stereotypes about the South and compare them with some stereotypes about the North, the conflict between the cultural perspectives of Northerners and Southerners, the Legas weaponization of the Southern stereotype, and ways to mend these differences. (2020, December 31). The main cast is not mentioned at all in the final credits. (n.d.). Stereotypes against the South are quite common because they are ingrained in the culture of Italy. It is shamelessly unoriginal. She is the leader of a thinly disguised Northern League vigilante patrol with a sense of civic duty so strong she will not let her son accept a balloon from a street trader unless it is accompanied by a valid tax receipt. Imprint. Similar to the French version, Benvenuti al Sud is one of Italy's modern-day cinematic treasures that can make any northerner or southerner temporarily forget about the constant rivalry and be left cracking up for hours. Photograph: Medusa Film, which told the story of a southern postal employee unhappily transferred to the north. The two end up having an affair without Remos knowledge, but when Adele becomes pregnant they decide to raise the child between the three of them. The film has a sequel called Benvenuti al Nord. Even the rubbish gets sorted (although it is disposed of by being hurled through a window into a passing handcart). The country was only unified about 150 years ago, which means that Italys national identity is not cohesive yet. Retrieved April 28, 2021, from https://www.vogue.com/article/amalfi-coast-italy-travel-guide, Usseglio, A. N. (2016). [1] Plot [ edit] This movie is so real in most of the parts and the stories of men who embrace the differences of the new region that they are sent is a learning experience for all. If a major political party is endorsing prejudice against the South, the average citizen may feel empowered to act on his stereotyped beliefs. Overwhelmed by his wife, a postal worker from Northern Italy feigns disability to request a transfer to Milan. Benvenuti al Sud, Gioiosa Marea: 74 Benvenuti al Sud 4 Tripadvisor 11 37 Gioiosa Marea Please consider upgrading to a Pro accountfor less than a couple bucks a month, youll get cool additional features like all-time and annual stats pages (example), the ability to select (and filter by) your favorite streaming services, and no ads! Awarded a David di Donatello and a Silver Ribbon. 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Even political parties, such as the Lega, weaponize these stereotypes to gain the support of a dissatisfied middle and upper class. Since I arrived in Florence I have only had limited exposure to Italian entertainment (film, music, television), but I have been able to see two Italian movies which really impressed me. While the North has a reputation for wealth and a busy lifestyle, the South is often saddled with more harmful stereotypes of laziness and even criminality. The movies explore the different stereotypes from work ethic to. Even pretending to be disabled to climb in the ranking. They referred to the parasitic South and Roma Ladrona or thieving Rome to create ire in the more populous North. Social issues dont play nearly the role in Italy as they do in the United States. Towards the end, when the camera tracks along the coast, it takes in the port of Acciaroli, the birthplace of a brave mayor, Angelo Vassallo, who refused to bow to the demands of property developers in league with organised crime. Cologno Monzese (Milano) : Medusa Film, 2010. Benvenuti al Sud - Trapani" was founded in June 2013, the renovation of an old palace in the late 1800s. Stay in touch! Regia di Luca MinieroAnno: 2010Cast: Alessandro Siani, Claudio Bisio, Angela FinocchiaroDistribuito da MedusaPaese: Italia Benvenuti al Sud did a very comical job in illustrating a lot of these stereotypes. While blatant prejudice is no longer accepted, many Northerners still hold more subtly negative ideas about the South. Why is every Italian comedy protagonist a terrible man with no redeeming qualities who nevertheless wins over an entire community? Click the "Accept and +Add" button to download OpenSub search Chrome Extension. Benvenuti al Nord (eng: "Welcome to the North") is a 2012 Italian comedy film directed by Luca Miniero. Mattia is slightly reassured and in the blink of an eye is in Milan, a whole new world for him as a citizen of the South. We walked back to the meeting spot and took a long drive to the first hotel. My mother is Italian as well. But, the US people eat fast food during lunch, then go back office do business., I need to also start shopping every week instead of two weeks, so I can make sure there is enough food to last, and things dont go bad if not eaten fast enough. Retrieved April 28, 2021, from https://psmag.com/social-justice/reading-literary-fiction-can-make-less-racist-76155, L. (2020, August 27). As one of the characters in Benvenuti al Sud remarks, in the film's most memorable line (also lifted from the French original): "When an outsider comes to the south, he cries twice when he arrives and when he leaves. Overwhelmed by his wife, a postal worker from Northern Italy feigns disability to request a transfer to Milan. While from the outside many view the culture of Italy as monolithic, the North and South of Italy are actually very different places in terms of geography, culture, economy, tradition, food, and more. 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