Screenplay: Vincenzo Cerami

Direction Roberto Benigni

Cast Roberto Benigni · Nicoletta Braschi · Giorgio Cantarini · Marisa Paredes

Synopsis Life Is Beautiful (1997) follows the story of Guido, a lovable and imaginative waiter with a knack for making people laugh. He has captured the heart of his beloved and built a wonderful life for his young family. However, their...

Direction Mario Monicelli

Cast Alberto Sordi · Shelley Winters · Romolo Valli · Vincenzo Crocitti

Direction Antonio Albanese

Cast Antonio Albanese · Valeria Milillo · Antonio Petrocelli · Sara Anticoli

Synopsis Uomo d'acqua dolce (1997) follows the story of Antonio and Beatrice, a married couple expecting a child. One evening, Beatrice craves artichokes in oil, prompting Antonio to rush to the supermarket. Tragically, he is struck by a falling packet of...

Direction Roberto Benigni

Cast Roberto Benigni · Jean Reno · Nicoletta Braschi · Emilia Fox

Synopsis The Tiger y the Snow (2005) follows the journey of an Italian poet who finds himself in a whirlwind of romance and chaos as he becomes entangled in the early stages of the American invasion of Iraq. The story unfolds...

Direction Gianni Amelio

Cast Gian Maria Volonté · Ennio Fantastichini · Renzo Giovampietro · Renato Carpentieri

Synopsis Open Doors (1990) unfolds in Palermo on March 10, 1937, where a clerk named Tommaso Scalia, framed for embezzlement at the Confederation Building, takes drastic action. He fatally stabs his former supervisor, lawyer Vincenzo Spadafora, and his successor, accountant Antonio...

Direction Roberto Benigni

Cast Roberto Benigni · Nicoletta Braschi · Michel Blanc · Dominique Lavanant

Direction Marco Bellocchio

Cast Lou Castel · Ángela Molina · Emmanuelle Riva · Michel Piccoli

Synopsis The Eyes, the Mouth (1982) follows the story of Giovanni, a seasoned actor who comes back to his hometown for the funeral of his twin brother, Pippo. The family reveals that Pippo took his own life, leaving behind a brief...

Direction Ettore Scola

Cast Vincent Pérez · Emmanuelle Béart · Massimo Troisi · Ornella Muti

Synopsis The Voyage of Captain Fracassa (1990) follows a troupe of actors, known as the "Traveling Company of Scenic Arts," who find themselves in a predicament during the 18th century. The group, which includes Tyrant, Lady Leonarde, Serafina, Isabella, Leandre, Zerbina,...

Direction Roberto Benigni

Cast Roberto Benigni · Nicoletta Braschi · Paolo Bonacelli · Franco Volpi

Synopsis Johnny Stecchino (1991) follows the misadventures of a hapless bus driver, portrayed by Roberto Benigni, who bears an uncanny resemblance to a notorious Sicilian mob boss slated for elimination. The mob boss's wife, played by Nicoletta Braschi, orchestrates a scheme...

Direction Giovanni Veronesi

Cast Carlo Verdone · Silvio Muccino · Luciana Littizzetto · Sergio Rubini

Synopsis Manuale d'amore (2005) presents a series of four interconnected stories that delve into the complexities of love, showcasing both its delightful and challenging aspects. Each narrative offers a unique perspective on the emotional rollercoaster of relationships, highlighting the universal experiences...

Direction Gianni Amelio

Cast Jean-Louis Trintignant · Fausto Rossi · Laura Morante · Sonia Gressner

Direction Marco Bellocchio

Cast Michel Piccoli · Anouk Aimée · Michele Placido · Gisella Burinato

Synopsis A Leap in the Dark (1980) follows the story of Mauro, a judge who is deeply concerned about his elder sister Marta. Marta, who has been caring for Mauro since his childhood, is now grappling with severe mental health issues...

Direction Sergio Citti

Cast Jodie Foster · Mariangela Melato · Michele Placido · Gigi Proietti

Synopsis Beach House (1977) unfolds over a sunny summer Sunday in a beach hut located at Lido di Ostia, near Rome. The narrative weaves together a variety of characters and their unique stories. Among them are a female basketball team, two...

Direction Gianluigi Calderone

Cast Antonio Banderas · Toni Bertorelli · Valentina Lainati · Ivano Marescotti

Synopsis Benito: The Rise and Fall of Mussolini (A Man Named Benito) (TV Miniseries) (1993) begins its narrative when Benito Mussolini, at 19, abandons his teaching career and departs from his hometown of Forli. He travels to Lausanne, Switzerland, where he...

Direction Ferdinando Baldi

Cast Tony Anthony · Ringo Starr · Lloyd Battista · Magda Konopka

Direction Roberto Benigni

Cast Roberto Benigni · Kim Rossi Stuart · Luis Molteni · Nicoletta Braschi

Synopsis Pinocchio (2002) follows the tale of a wooden puppet who, despite the nurturing guidance of the Blue Fairy and the deep affection of his father, Gepetto, finds himself on a series of thrilling and unpredictable escapades. The puppet's insatiable curiosity...

Direction Ferdinando Baldi

Cast Leonard Mann · Luciana Paluzzi · Pietro Martellanza · Alberto de Mendoza

Direction Glenio Bonder

Cast Jonathan Rhys Meyers · Natalia Vodianova · Ed Stoppard · Marianne Faithfull

Synopsis Belle du Seigneur (2012) is an English-language adaptation of Albert Cohen's epic Swiss narrative, which delves into a complex and tormented love story. The film centers around a high-ranking Jewish official who becomes entangled in a passionate and forbidden affair...

Direction Sergio Citti

Cast Roberto Benigni · Franco Citti · Ninetto Davoli · Daria Nicolodi

Synopsis Il minestrone (1981) revolves around the lives of three individuals who are united by their shared struggle to endure. The narrative begins with Francesco (Franco Citti) and Giovanni (Ninetto Davoli) encountering each other at a dumpster, where they compete with...

Direction Claudio Gora

Cast Tony Kendall · Carlo Giordana · Herbert Fleischmann · Marina Berti

Synopsis Hate Is My God (1969) follows the journey of a young man who comes back to his village, driven by a desire for vengeance. With the assistance of a mysterious, black-clad stranger, he sets out to avenge the murder of...