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The King of Laughter

2021 · Movie · 133 min

★ 7.3(204)unSUB Rating

DramaHistory

In early 1900s Naples, a celebrated stage performer and writer is taken to court after a daring parody sparks a hostile legal fight. As the case grows, it threatens both artistic freedom and the financial stability of a large family built around the theater.

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Details
Original title
Qui rido io
Years
2021
Release date
2021-09-09
Language
Italian
Runtime
133 min
TMDB rating (input)
7.5/10 (204 votes)
About

You may like this if you enjoy historical dramas about art, public controversy, and legal pressure, especially if titles like Vincere or On the Basis of Sex appeal to you; Not for you if you want fast-moving action.

Pros: rich period atmosphere; courtroom stakes; family tension | Cons: limited review data; likely talky pace; niche theater setting

Themes

  • court case
  • theater play
  • biography
  • playwright
  • theatre company
  • courtroom drama
  • family portrait
  • freedom of expression
  • theatre history
  • belle epoque
  • comedic geniuses

Awards & recognition

  • David di Donatello — Best Original Script · nominated
  • David di Donatello — Best Supporting Actress · nominated
  • David di Donatello — Best Make-up · nominated
  • David di Donatello — Best Actor · nominated
  • David di Donatello — Best Supporting Actor · nominated
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  • David di Donatello — Best Editing · nominated
  • David di Donatello — Best Production Design · nominated
  • David di Donatello — Best Director · nominated
  • David di Donatello — Best Sound · nominated
  • David di Donatello — Best Actress · nominated
  • David di Donatello — Best Film · nominated
  • David di Donatello — Best Producer · nominated
  • David di Donatello — Best Costumes · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Mario Martone