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Cast & Crew

Mario Martone
Director
Toni Servillo
As Eduardo Scarpetta
Roberto De Francesco
As Salvatore Di Giacomo
Iaia Forte
As Rosa Gagliardi
Gianfelice Imparato
As Gennaro Pantalena
Paolo Pierobon
As Gabriele D'Annunzio
Francesco Di Leva
As Photographer

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In early 20th-century Naples, Eduardo Scarpetta, a celebrated comedic actor and playwright, faces a malicious lawsuit that threatens his freedom of expression and the economic security of his family. Despite his success on stage and screen, Scarpetta finds himself in a battle for artistic freedom and the right to make people laugh. Inspired by real events, this movie takes us on a journey through the life of a man who dedicated his life to comedy and the price he paid for it.

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