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The King of Laughter

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  • 2021
  • 2 hr 13 mins
  • Documentary
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Beloved Neapolitan actor and playwright Eduardo Scarpetta, father of Eduardo De Filippo, devoted his entire life to the theater, achieving success with timeless works such as "Miseria e nobilta." However, everything he worked for seems lost in 1904, when he's drawn into a nasty legal battle that could compromise his freedom of expression.

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Toni Servillo
Eduardo Scarpetta
Maria Nazionale
Rosa De Filippo
Cristiana Dell'Anna
Luisa De Filippo

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Awards

  • 2021 - Golden Lion - Best Film - nominated
  • 2021 - La Pellicola d'Oro Award - Best Dressmaker - winner
  • 2021 - Pasinetti Award - Best Actor - winner
  • 2021 - Golden Ciak - Best Film (Miglior Film) - winner