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The Neighborhood

This is the story of a place that served for seven years as the filming location for the television series 'My Brilliant Friend', based on Elena Ferrante’s acclaimed novels. Told through the perspective of Alba Rohrwacher, the protagonist of the series final season, and through nature, which adapted and thrived in this place over time, the story captures the place’s ephemeral transformation. Originally a true non-place, it came to life as 'The Neighborhood' (‘Il Rione’), the largest open-air film set in Europe. Yet, after filming ended, The Neighborhood was demolished, returning the place to the non-place it once was, except in the memory of those who lived and breathed it.

  • Tania Scalercio
    Director
  • Tania Scalercio
    Writer
  • Saverio Costanzo
    Producer
    Director-Show Runner of My Brilliant Friend
  • Alba Rohrwacher
    Key Cast
    "Elena Greco"
    My Brilliant Friend, Maria, Hors-Saison, Maria, Hungry Hearts, Out of Season, The Wonders, Sworn Virgin, Daughter of Mine, In the Mirror, The lost Daughter Perfect Strangers, Three Floors
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Il Rione
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short
  • Runtime:
    17 minutes 46 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 1, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    6,000 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Italy
  • Country of Filming:
    Italy
  • Language:
    Italian
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.85
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • RaiPlay (streaming platform of the national public broadcasting company of Italy)
    N/A
    Italy
    December 10, 2024
    RaiPlay
Director Biography - Tania Scalercio

Tania Scalercio was born on May 27, 1975, in Cosenza,
Italy. At 18, she moved to Rome to pursue higher
education at the prestigious University of La Sapienza.
There, she studied Chinese language and culture, a
choice that would later shape her professional trajectory.

After earning her master’s degree, Tania deepened her
engagement with China by traveling frequently to the
country and living there for extended periods of time.
These experiences not only solidified her linguist
expertise but also helped her build lasting connections
in the region.

Her career began in the field of professional translation,
where she specialized in Chinese-Italian translation.
Among other things, she started working in this capacity
on several film sets. It was during this time that she was
introduced to the intricate world of script supervision—a
role that fascinated her and ultimately led to her transition
into this field, a shift that would define her career.

For over 20 years, Tania Scalercio has established herself
as a respected script supervisor in the Italian film
industry. She has collaborated with some of Italy’s most
acclaimed directors, including:
• Saverio Costanzo
• Marco Bellocchio
• Silvio Soldini
• Gianni Amelio
• Laura Bispuri

With an extensive background in script supervision and
a career deeply embedded in cinema, Tania has recently
embarked on a new creative journey—directing. Her
directorial debut, Il Rione, premiered on December 10,
2024, on RaiPlay.

As she continues to evolve in her career, Tania remains
committed to storytelling, whether through her work as
a script supervisor or as a director in the making.

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