Amici miei (1975)
Release Year: 1975
Nation: Italy
Alternative Title: My Friends, Amigos míos, Meus Caros Amigos, Moji přátelé, Mig og vennerne
Director: Mario Monicelli
Writer: Leonardo Benvenuti, Piero De Bernardi, Pietro Germi, Tullio Pinelli
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Carlo Nebiolo, Andrea Rizzoli
Companies: RPA Cinematografica, Rizzoli Film
Genre: Comedy, Comedy Drama, Comedy Film, Drama
Budget: N/A
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Keywords
Keywords: goliardia, male friendship, tuscany, italy
Story
In Mario Monicelli's 'Amici Miei' (1975), four long-time friends from Florence—Necchi, Perozzi, Melandri, and Mascetti—find themselves at a midlife crossroads. To cope with their crisis, they embark on a series of day trips and elaborate pranks around Tuscany, often involving those they encounter along the way, including their own families. One such escapade lands them in the hospital run by the authoritarian Professor Sassaroli. Melandri becomes infatuated with Sassaroli's wife, stealing her away from him, much to Sassaroli's secret delight. This unexpected turn of events sees Sassaroli join their friendship circle, making them a quintet and escalating their practical jokes.
Summary
'Amici Miei' is a 1975 Italian comedy-drama directed by Mario Monicelli, set against the backdrop of Florence and Tuscany. The film explores themes of male camaraderie, midlife crisis, and the lengths friends will go to maintain their youthful spirit. Centered around the antics of four lifelong friends, the story is a celebration of goliardia—an Italian student movement known for its pranks—and an exploration of male friendship amidst life's challenges.
