2021 | Italy | Fiction

The King of Laughter

  • Italian English 133 mins
  • Director | Mario Martone
  • Writer | Mario Martone, Ippolita di Majo
  • Producer | Nicola Giuliano, Francesca Cima, Carlotta Calori

STATUS: Released

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Author and actor Eduardo de Filippo (1900-1984) is seen as one of the major Italian artists of the 20th century. He plays a big role in The King of Laughter, even if it takes a while to find out exactly what this role is; the relationships within the extensive theatrical clan of patriarch Eduardo Scarpetta, the ‘king’ from the title, are labyrinthine.

Biography Drama Italian Cinema Theatre Family Dynamics Artistic Legacy Historical Figure Relationships Cultural Heritage 20th Century
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