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Bertoldo, Bertoldino, and Cacasenno

1984 · 121 min Comedy
6.9 / 10 · TMDB

During the reign of King Alboin, the peasant Bertoldo, sly and smart, manages to always get away with pranks and pleasantires with great mastery, and, even if his clumsy wife Marcolfa and their foolish son Bertoldino always put him in trouble, his shrewdness and acumen save him from any unfortunate situation...

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Original Title Bertoldo, Bertoldino e Cacasenno
Year 1984
Country Italy
Genre Comedy
Director Mario Monicelli
Runtime 121 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.9/10 (39 votes)

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Director Mario Monicelli constructs the comedy on the contrast between Bertoldo's rustic cunning and the court's pompous stupidity, relying on the classic tropes of Italian commedia dell'arte. The film explores timeless archetypes where common sense repeatedly triumphs over the absurdity of power.

Those who tire of cynical humor will find a warm, farcical comfort here, carried by Ugo Tognazzi's delightful performance as the clever rogue. What lingers after the credits is a cheerful reminder of resilience through wit. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Mario Monicelli

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Best enjoyed with a group, like a folk tale for adults, accompanied by wine and simple snacks.

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