Film made thanks to the support of Mibac.
- Filmed in Neopolitan from Secondigliano, Scampia, and Caserta. in order to avoid confusion, the clapperboard was Labelled 'Three Short Stories'.
- Live Soundtrack: Maricetta Lombardo.
- Grand Prix at the 61st Cannes Festival (2008).
- Nominated for a Golden Globe 2009 for Best foreign film.
- David Di Donatello Award 2009 for Best Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Producer, Best Editing, Best Song, and Best Live Soundtrack. It was also nominated for Best Supporting Actress (Maria Nazionale), Best Photography, and Best Costumes.
- Ribbon of the year 2009 (Matteo Garrone, Domenico Procacci, Rai Cinema, Roberto Saviano) and Silver Ribbon for Best Soundtrack. the film was also nominated for Best Screenplay, Best Photography, and Best Editing (Marco Spoletini was also nominated for "Assumption Day Lunch").