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In early 20th-century Naples, a theatrical parody lands beloved thespian and playwright Eduardo Scarpetta in court, facing a malicious lawsuit that could compromise his freedom of expression and the economic security of his extended family—including his son's, young Eduardo De Filippo.

Keywords

  • Based on a True Story
  • Biopics
  • David di Donatello
  • Italian Cinema
  • Mostra: The best from the previous years

Actors

  • Toni Servillo
  • Maria Nazionale
  • Cristiana Dell'Anna
  • Antonia Truppo
  • Eduardo Scarpetta

Director

  • Mario Martone

Drama


2h 13min


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IT


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Italy
Spain
2021
The biography of Neapolitan comic theater legend Eduardo Scarpetta.

The biography of Neapolitan comic theater legend Eduardo Scarpetta.


In early 20th-century Naples, a theatrical parody lands beloved thespian and playwright Eduardo Scarpetta in court, facing a malicious lawsuit that could compromise his freedom of expression and the economic security of his extended family—including his son's, young Eduardo De Filippo.

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Cast & Crew