Elena Ferrante’s stories are known all over the world. The author, who writes her books under a pseudonym, chose not to reveal her identity so that she could focus on her works without pressure from the media and readers.
And the formula used by Ferrante to write her books has worked a lot, as the author is a bestseller and one of the most renowned in recent times. Her stories bring her origins in Italy, mainly in Naples, immersing the reader and spectator in the scenarios and issues addressed by the characters.
The writer’s books are so beloved around the world that her stories have already been adapted for film and television, most recently by streaming platforms.
If you already know the author’s work and want to check out these productions, or if you still want to get to know her through audiovisual, the canaltech listed 5 films and series adapted from Elena Ferrante’s books.
5. An Uncomfortable Love
Elena Ferrante’s first book adapted for film is A Troubled Love, from 1995. The publication was launched in 1992, telling the story of Delia, a 45-year-old woman who returns to Naples, her hometown. She returns to the place after receiving the news that her mother was found dead on a beach and in a very suspicious way.
The film, unfortunately, is not available on any legal digital platform in Brazil.
4. Days of Abandonment
In 2002, Elena Ferrante published the book days of abandonment, which takes place in the life of the character Olga, who is experiencing great insecurity as she is about to separate because her husband asked for a divorce. The story, which brings an intense journey full of feelings, became a movie in 2005.
days of abandonment Nor can it be watched legally in Brazil.
3. The Lost Daughter
The Lost Daughter is a book published in 2006 by Elena Ferrante and made into a film of the same name by Netflix. The film, starring Academy Award winner Olivia Colman, tells the drama of a middle-aged divorced woman who, spending the holidays without her daughters, sees solitude as a way to reflect on the sacrifices made when she became a mother.
You can watch the movie The Lost Daughter at Netflix.
2. The Genius Friend
in drama series a great friendwhich is part of Elena Ferrante’s Neapolitan Tetralogy, you follow the story of Elena Greco, a writer who begins to narrate her childhood memories when she discovers that her best friend, Lila, disappeared decades after they met.
The Genius Friend is available at HBO Max in three seasons.
1. The Lying Life of Adults
The Lying Life of Adults is the author’s most recent adaptation, with the book turning into a miniseries for Netflix. In the plot, we know the story of Vittoria and Giovanna, aunt and niece who only meet when the young woman is 14 years old, as the relationship had been forbidden by her parents. In these meetings, the girl gets to know more about life outside the family’s reality.
The series The Lying Life of Adults is available at Netflix.
