Naples in Veils is a 2017 Italian mystery film directed by Ferzan Özpetek. The story is centered around Adriana, who is a museum employee, engaged to a lawyer named Antonio (Alessandro Borghi). One evening, while attending a party thrown by her colleagues, Adriana finds herself in a dark alleyway, where she meets a stranger named Andrea (Luisa Ranieri).
Adriana and Andrea share an instant connection and spend the night wandering around Naples. However, the next day, Adriana discovers that Andrea has been murdered under mysterious circumstances. As the police investigation begins, Adriana finds herself increasingly drawn into the strange and confusing world of Naples, where secrets and superstitions abound.
As she attempts to unravel the mystery surrounding Andrea's death, Adriana becomes increasingly isolated and obsessed, leading her to question her own sanity. Along the way, she encounters a cast of eccentric characters, including a blind accordion player, a psychiatrist, and a psychic, each of whom adds to the layered complexity of the plot.
Naples in Veils is a suspenseful and atmospheric film that uses the backdrop of Naples' rich cultural history to weave a tale of love, death, and intrigue.
