Chronicles (TV series)
| Chronicles | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Western Drama |
| Created by | Luca Luongo Elio Parascandolo |
| Written by | Luca Luongo |
| Directed by | Luca Luongo |
| Starring | Arturo Sepe Gaetano Coppola Luca Luongo |
| Music by | Sebastiano Della Bianchina |
| Country of origin | Italy |
| Original language | Italian |
| No. of episodes | 3 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Elio Parascandolo, Silvio Rizzi Torino, Luca Luongo |
| Producers | Elio Parascandolo, Silvio Rizzi Torino, Luca Luongo |
| Cinematography | Pierino Santella |
| Running time | 12–22 minutes |
| Production company | Aquilus Productions |
| Original release | |
| Network | Amazon Prime Video |
| Release | 1 February 2022 |
Chronicles is an Italian western drama television miniseries produced by Aquilus Productions for Amazon Prime Video. Released in 2022, the series combines elements of the western genre with contemporary Italian rural settings, presenting a short-format narrative focused on crime, survival, and moral conflict.[1]
Plot
Chronicles follows the intersecting paths of three men — Mick, Max, and Joe — whose lives become entangled following a failed arms deal and the disappearance of a suitcase containing valuable loot. Set in an isolated countryside environment, the series explores themes of betrayal, desperation, and the consequences of personal choices, drawing stylistic inspiration from classic western narratives while remaining grounded in a modern Italian context.
Cast
- Arturo Sepe as Mick
- Gaetano Coppola as Max
- Luca Luongo as Joe
- Martina Pia Gambardella as Tonia
- Michele Allocca as Filo
Production
The series was produced by Aquilus Productions and directed by Luca Luongo. Filming took place in rural locations in Italy, chosen to emphasize isolation and reinforce the western atmosphere through landscape and setting.[2] The production aimed to reinterpret traditional western themes within a contemporary European framework.[3]
Episodes
The miniseries consists of three episodes of varying length:
- Episode 1 – approximately 14 minutes
- Episode 2 – approximately 22 minutes
- Episode 3 – approximately 12 minutes
Release
Chronicles was released in 2022 on Amazon Prime Video, where it became available to audiences in United States and United Kingdom.[4][5][6]
Media coverage
Coverage of the series has primarily appeared in Italian online publications and independent film media.[7][8][9] Commentators noted its attempt to merge western genre conventions with Italian settings and its concise episodic format, which distinguishes it from traditional television productions.[10]
References
- ^ "CinemaItaliano.info - Chronicles: la miniserie TV su Amazon Prime Video". cinemaitaliano.info (in Italian). Retrieved 2026-01-29.
- ^ Guida, Davide (2022-07-13). "CHRONICLES: LA SERIE TV PREMIATA AI PFA 2022". DGNews - Il giornale della cultura e dello spettacolo (in Italian). Retrieved 2026-01-29.
- ^ "Arturo Sepe impegnato sulle riprese cinematografiche di Chronicles | Scisciano Notizie" (in Italian). 2021-09-22. Retrieved 2026-01-29.
- ^ Guida, Davide (2022-07-13). "L'AQUILUS PRODUCTIONS PROMUOVE CHRONICLES AI PRO FILM AWARDS 2022". DGNews - Il giornale della cultura e dello spettacolo (in Italian). Retrieved 2026-01-29.
- ^ APO (2022-01-14). Chronicles - Official Trailer. Retrieved 2026-01-29 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Tutte le serie tv del 2022 su Amazon Prime Video | FilmTV.it" (in Italian). FilmTV. Retrieved 2026-01-29.
- ^ Pizzigallo, Claudio (11 December 2022). "Le 10 migliori serie tv uscite nel 2022 su Prime Video". Today (in Italian). Retrieved 2026-01-29.
- ^ "Chronicles: la serie tv premiata ai PFA 2022". Vesuviano News (in Italian). 2022-07-21. Retrieved 2026-01-29.
- ^ Capasso, Anita (2022-07-08). "Chronicles: a Mariglianella il lancio della drama web series". Marigliano (in Italian). Retrieved 2026-01-29.
- ^ "Chronicles: la serie TV selezionata al Cefalù Film Festival". Cinema Italiano (in Italian). Retrieved 2026-01-29.
External links
- Chronicles on IMDb