The King of Laughter
Qui rido io
2021 · 2h 13m · Drama, History · Italy, Spain · Rated 12 (NL)
In early 20th-century Naples, a theatrical parody lands beloved thespian and playwright Eduardo Scarpetta in court, facing a malicious lawsuit that could compromise his freedom of expression and the economic security of his extended family—including his son's, young Eduardo De Filippo.
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Mario Martone7.0Smart score
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belle epoquebiographycomedic geniusescourt casecourtroom dramafamily portraitfreedom of expressionplaywrighttheater playtheatre companytheatre history
Rating12 (NL)
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