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Key Features:
Sketch comedy, Everyday life, Comedic situations, Adaptation, Italian comedy, Absurdity, Slapstick, Ensemble cast
Tone:
humorous, whimsical, satirical
Target Audience:
Comedy fans, Italian cinema viewers, Slapstick enthusiasts
Emotional Arc:
Amusement → Laughter → Delight

Ammutta Muddica al Cinema

2013-10-16
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Film adaptation of the theatrical show Ammutta muddica performed by the trio composed of Aldo, Giovanni and Giacomo. The protagonist of the various sketches is the common everyday life, full of bizarre characters and comic situations.

Genres
Comedy
Cast
Aldo Baglio, Giovanni Storti, Giacomo Poretti, Silvana Fallisi
Crew
Arturo Brachetti, Morgan Bertacca, Morgan Bertacca, Morgan Bertacca, Morgan Bertacca, Arturo Brachetti, Arturo Brachetti, Arturo Brachetti
Rating
6.549(206 votes)
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