Funny Italian Movies

[MortSahlFan]

When I want to laugh, I go right to the source of stand-up. But I noticed that I don't seem to like anyone outside of North America, and when it comes to movies, I find the funniest in Italian, and not necessarily those that are labeled "Comedy".. Maybe it's the pinch of anger?

I just started a movie, "Capriccio all Italiana" which has been funny so far.. "Il Sorpasso" was funny as well.

[Wet Blanket]

I like the Checco Zalone movies. They're sort of lowbrow but have a decent satirical bite. He reminds me a bit of Sacha Baron Cohen when he's not doing the prank stuff. Quo Vado? outsold The Force Awakens in Italy, although I reckon Sole a Catinelle is the best.

[Lost Oliver]

Il Sorpasso is amazing! And how good is the ending?

I'd recommend Divorce Italian Style which may be up your street.

[MortSahlFan]

Il Sorpasso is amazing! And how good is the ending?

I'd recommend Divorce Italian Style which may be up your street.

I thought it would be the other way around (the end), but a fun movie, without being stupid... I actually saw "Divorce Italian Style" last year. Thanks :)

[George White]

I've been watching the Fantozzi films, as part of my frequent views on European cinema on allnewbritishrubbish.blogspot.com
They are very odd, very vulgar, very Italian.
With one standout sequence
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJuHMIZK8Xo

Although Dr Jekyll il Gentile Signore is so odd, it becomes quite fun

[chveik]

Danger Diabolik by Mario Bava

[Lost Oliver]

Fantozzi sounds right up my street but I can't see it in the usual places. What's the best way to get hold of it?

[MortSahlFan]

I've noticed all the humor I love is angry. Stand-up, the little I see in movies, too.

[George White]

Fantozzi sounds right up my street but I can't see it in the usual places. What's the best way to get hold of it?

They're on youtube and ok.ru, unsubtitled but they're very visual.

[Lost Oliver]

Ah, I definitely need subs. I'll have a gander - thanks for the recommendation.

[Lost Oliver]

Also loved Bianca by Nanni Moretti. Pissing my sides at some of the stuff in this.

[zomgmouse]

Il Boom was very satirically funny.

[MortSahlFan]

Ah, I definitely need subs. I'll have a gander - thanks for the recommendation.

subscene dot net is a great site for subtitles, too

[George White]

Tried watching Bingo Bongo - idiotic comedy with singer Adriano Celentano playing a barking Tarzan-alike who is trained by Carole Bouquet. All gurning, and silly costumes for animals.