From the award-winning director of Gomorrah comes a fascinating and disturbing tale about the lure of celebrity culture. Luciano (Aniello Arena) is a Neapolitan fishmonger who supplements his modest income by pulling off little scams together with his wife Maria (Loredana Simioli). A likeable entertaining guy Luciano never misses an opportunity to perform for his customers and countless relatives. One day his family urge him to try out for a reality TV show. As his perception of reality begins to change Luciano plunges into a self-delusional fantasy that threatens... to destroy his relationship with his loved ones. Set in contemporary Naples with a beautiful score by Alexandre Desplat (The King's Speech Argo A Prophet) this modern cinematic fairytale proves yet again why Matteo Garrone is one of Italy's most exciting and versatile filmmakers. [show more]
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Dark Italian comedy from acclaimed director Matteo Garrone. The story follows Luciano (Aniello Arena), a Neopolitan fishmonger and family man obsessed with gaining fame and celebrity status. When his family suggest that he audition for the next Italian 'Big Brother' programme he throws himself into the project and begins to live his life as the character he wants to portray. As time passes and he awaits confirmation from the producers telling him he has gained a spot on the show, his own perception of reality begins to shift when he becomes increasingly convinced the cameras are already on him.
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