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Key Features:
Satire, Surrealism, Short stories, Social commentary, Religion, Modern society, Absurdity, Dark humor, Episodic, Italian cinema
Tone:
humorous, satirical, cynical
Target Audience:
Art house cinema enthusiasts, Fans of satirical comedy, Viewers interested in social commentary
Emotional Arc:
Amusement → Discomfort

You Upset Me

1983-02-12
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The first movie directed by Roberto Benigni in four surreal short stories: "Durante Cristo" (During Christ), "Angelo" (Angel), , "In Banca" (At the Bank) and "I Due Militi" (The Two Soldiers). An excursus in Benigni's satirical views on man, religion and society.

Genres
Comedy
Cast
Roberto Benigni, Nicoletta Braschi, Olimpia Carlisi, Claudio Bigagli, Giacomo Piperno, Carlo Monni, Serena Grandi, Mariangela D, Enio Drovandi, Nicoletta Amadio
Crew
Roberto Benigni, Roberto Benigni, Roberto Benigni, Giuseppe Bertolucci, Giuseppe Bertolucci
Rating
6.6(66 votes)
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