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Picasso's Face
''Picasso's Face'' ( it, Faccia di Picasso) is a 2000 comedy film written, directed and starred by Massimo Ceccherini. Plot Massimo Ceccherini is looking for a plot for his new movie: the suggestions of the people around him are all the same and they indicate "less vulgarity" and "more gags". In the end, he just settles for a long series of homages, ranging from the Rocky film series to ''Jaws'', redone in a picaresque way. Cast * Massimo Ceccherini as himself * Alessandro Paci as Himself * Marco Giallini as Producer * Bianca Guaccero as Samantha * Pietro Fornaciari as Fernando Capecchi * Chiara Conti as Stefania Nobili * Yuliya Mayarchuk as Ukraine Girl * Giovanni Veronesi as Priest * Vincenzo Salemme as Himself * Andrea Balestri as Pinocchio / Himself * Christian Vieri as Ivan Drago Ivan Vasilyevich Drago (russian: Иван Васильевич Драго, ) is a Soviet-Russian fictional character from the ''Rocky'' film series. He first appears in the 1985 fil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Massimo Ceccherini
Massimo Ceccherini (born 23 May 1965) is an Italian actor, film director, comedian and screenwriter. Biography Born in Florence, Ceccherini is the son of a plasterer, he seemed destined for the same profession, but his father was attracted to the world of entertainment. Ceccherini made his first television appearance in the program ''La Corrida'' and for years pursued a musical career with his friend Alessandro Paci. He became known to television viewers in the cabaret show ''Videomusic'', ''Aria Fresca'', conducted by a young Carlo Conti. In the meantime he got his first part in a film, '''' directed by |
Chiara Conti
Chiara is a word and place name of Italian origin, meaning "bright" or "clear", and may refer to: People * Chiara (name) * Chiara da Montefalco, (1268–1308), an Augustinian nun and abbess * Chiara (Italian singer) or Chiara Galiazzo (born 1986) * Chiara or Chiara Iezzi (born 1973), Italian actress, singer, and musician known as Chiara. Also part of the duo Paola & Chiara * Chiara (Maltese singer) or Chiara Siracusa (born 1976) Places * Chiara District, Andahuaylas, Peru * Chiara District, Huamanga, Peru Other uses * 4398 Chiara, a minor planet * Chiara River, a tributary of the Dârjov in Romania * ''Chiara'' (film), 2022 film * A song by Andrea Bocelli from the 2001 album '' Cieli di Toscana'' * A song by the jazz group Trio 3 from the 2014 album ''Wiring'' See also * ''Chiara e Serafina'', an opera semiseria by Gaetano Donizetti * Chiaramonte * Ciara (other) * Keira (other) * Paola e Chiara, an Italian pop music duo * Saint Clare (other) * Sa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Italian Comedy Films
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Ivan Drago
Ivan Vasilyevich Drago (russian: Иван Васильевич Драго, ) is a Soviet-Russian fictional character from the ''Rocky'' film series. He first appears in the 1985 film ''Rocky IV'', in which he is the central antagonist and rival of Rocky Balboa and is also responsible for the death of Apollo Creed after brutally defeating him in their match. He also appears in the 2018 film ''Creed II'', in which he is the main antagonist and serves as the trainer to his son Viktor. He is portrayed by Swedish actor and real-life martial artist Dolph Lundgren. A poll of former heavyweight champions and prominent boxing writers ranked Drago as the third-best fighter in the ''Rocky'' film series. Character biography Ivan Drago is an Olympic gold medalist and an amateur boxing champion from the Soviet Union, who had an amateur record of 100–0–0 wins (100 KO). He is billed at and . Drago is carefully fitted and trained to be the consummate fighter. His heart rate and punching ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christian Vieri
Christian "Bobo" Vieri (; born 12 July 1973) is an Italian former professional footballer who played as a centre forward. Having been born in Italy, Vieri moved with his family to Australia as a child, before returning to Italy to pursue his professional career at a young age. He then spent the bulk of his career playing in the Serie A. Vieri was named in the FIFA 100, a list of the 125 greatest living footballers selected by Pelé as a part of FIFA's centenary celebrations. A prolific goalscorer, for a number of years, he was regarded as one of the best strikers in Europe, leading to him becoming the world's most expensive player in 1999 when Inter Milan paid Lazio £32 million (€43 million) for his services. Something of a footballing nomad, Vieri played for no fewer than 12 clubs throughout his career, mainly in Italy, but also in Spain and France. He started his career with Torino in 1991, but his most notable and successful spells were those at Juventus, A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pinocchio
Pinocchio ( , ) is a fictional character and the protagonist of the children's novel ''The Adventures of Pinocchio'' (1883) by Italian writer Carlo Collodi of Florence, Tuscany. Pinocchio was carved by a woodcarver named Geppetto in a Tuscan village. He is created as a wooden puppet, but he dreams of becoming a real boy. He is known for his long nose, which grows when he lies. Pinocchio is a cultural icon and one of the most reimagined characters in children's literature. His story has been adapted into many other media, notably the 1940 Disney film ''Pinocchio''. Collodi often used the Italian Tuscan dialect in his book. The name ''Pinocchio'' is possibly derived from the rare Tuscan form ''pinocchio'' (“pine nut”) or constructed from ''pino'' (“pine tree, pine wood”) and occhio ("eye"). Fictional character description Pinocchio's characterization varies across interpretations, but several aspects are consistent across all adaptations: Pinocchio is an animated sent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andrea Balestri
Andrea Balestri (born 1 September 1963) is an Italian actor and singer. Career He is known as the Pinocchio in 1972 serial tv ''The Adventures of Pinocchio'', directed by Luigi Comencini, next to actors like Nino Manfredi, Franco and Ciccio, Gina Lollobrigida and the great actor and director Vittorio De Sica as the ''Judge''. After the great success on TV, Balestri continued he acting career working on other movies as ''Torino nera'', directed by Carlo Lizzani, with Bud Spencer and Domenico Santoro the Lucignoloin ''Pinocchio'', the children movie '' Kid il monello del West'', that won the Giffoni Film Festival as the best adaptation in 1976, and '' Furia nera'', directed by Demofilo Fidani. During last years he took part to several TV programs to tell his cinema experience and acted in two short films. He also took part in a cameo on movie ''Faccia di Picasso'' directed by Massimo Ceccherini, in which he played “the only real Pinocchio”. He is very often guest around th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vincenzo Salemme
Vincenzo Salemme (born 24 July 1957) is an Italian actor, playwright, director and screenwriter. Life and career Born in Bacoli, Province of Naples, Salemme began his career in 1976, with the stage company of Tato Russo. The following year he joined the theatre crew of Eduardo De Filippo, later led by his son Luca, where he worked until 1992. In a 2018 interview, he said that De Filippo taught him to "''italianise"'' words in Neapolitan when not in Naples, so everybody could understand the play. In the 1990s, Salemme started writing and producing his own comedy plays, enjoying a large success with ''E fuori nevica''. He debuted in the movie industry the early 1980s as a character actor; following his increasing popularity on stage, in 1998 he wrote, directed and starred in the comedy film '' L'amico del cuore'', which enjoyed a considerable commercial success. In the following years, Salemme alternated his personal projects, on stage and on the big screen, and leading rol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yuliya Mayarchuk
Yuliya Mayarchuk ( uk, Ю́лія Маярчу́к), born in Mykolaiv, Ukraine (when it was part of the Soviet Union), is a Ukrainian actress. She had the lead role in the 2000 movie ''Trasgredire'' by Tinto Brass. Filmography * 1999 : ''Sogno'' * 2000 : ''Picasso's Face'' * 2000 : ''Trasgredire'' (''Cheeky'') * 2000 : ''La Squadra'', TV show * 2002 : ''L'Italiano'' * 2006 : ''Il rumore delle molliche'' * 2007 : ''In nome di Maria'' * 2007 : ''Go Go Tales'' * 2010 : ''La vita è una cosa meravigliosa ''La vita è una cosa meravigliosa'' () is a 2010 Italian comedy film directed by Carlo Vanzina Carlo Vanzina (13 March 1951 – 8 July 2018) was an Italian film director, producer and screenwriter. Vanzina was born in Rome, the son of Maria ...'' References External linksOfficial site of Yuliya Mayarchuk *Filmogren {{DEFAULTSORT:Mayarchu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pietro Fornaciari
Pietro is an Italian masculine given name. Notable people with the name include: People * Pietro I Candiano (c. 842–887), briefly the 16th Doge of Venice * Pietro Tribuno (died 912), 17th Doge of Venice, from 887 to his death * Pietro II Candiano (c. 872–939), 19th Doge of Venice, son of Pietro I A–E * Pietro Accolti (1455–1532), Italian Roman Catholic cardinal * Pietro Aldobrandini (1571–1621), Italian cardinal and patron of the arts * Pietro Anastasi (1948–2020), Italian former footballer * Pietro di Antonio Dei, birth name of Bartolomeo della Gatta (1448–1502), Florentine painter, illuminator and architect * Pietro Aretino (1492–1556), Italian author, playwright, poet, satirist and blackmailer * Pietro Auletta (1698–1771), Italian composer known mainly for his operas * Pietro Baracchi (1851–1926), Italian-born astronomer * Pietro Bellotti (1625–1700), Italian Baroque painter * Pietro Belluschi (1899–1994), Italian architect * Pietro Bembo (1470–1547 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Giovanni Veronesi
Giovanni Veronesi (born 1962) is an Italian film screenwriter, actor and director. Born in Prato, he is the brother of the writer Sandro Veronesi. He started his career writing scripts for directors such as Francesco Nuti, Leonardo Pieraccioni, Massimo Ceccherini and Carlo Verdone. He debuted as film director with ''Maramao'' in 1987, before reaching commercial success with ''What Will Happen to Us'' (2004). He is known for his ''Manual of Love'' romantic comedy trilogy: '' Manual of Love'' (2005), ''Manual of Love 2'' (2007) and ''The Ages of Love'' (2011). His partner is actress Valeria Solarino, whom Veronesi directed in ''What Will Happen to Us''. Filmography Film director *''Maramao'' (1987) *'' For Love, Only for Love'' (1993) *'' Silenzio... si nasce'' (1996) *''The Barber of Rio'' (1996) *''Viola Kisses Everybody'' (1998) *''Gunslinger's Revenge'' (1998) *'' Witches to the North'' (2001) *''What Will Happen to Us'' (2004) *'' Manual of Love'' (2005) *''Manual of Love 2' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bianca Guaccero
Bianca Guaccero ( Bitonto, 15 January 1981), is an Italian actress, singer and TV presenter. In February 2010, she resumed her notable role of ''Carolina Scapece'' in the Rai Uno mini-series ''Capri 3''. She had played the same part of the conniving Caroline in the first and second '' Capri'' series. In 2009, she was one of the cast of ''Il Bene e il Male'' ("The Good and the Bad") in which she portrayed a policewoman. In 2006, she had starred in the title role of '' Assunta Spina'', a television mini-series remake of the 1948 film. Career Guaccero was born in Bitonto, a comune in the province of Bari, Italy. She began her career in Italian television in 1996 at the age of fifteen with the variety programme ''Sotto a Chi Tocca'', which also featured showgirl Pamela Prati and comedian Pippo Franco. In 1999, she made her acting debut in the film ''Terra Bruciata'', directed by Fabio Segatori, in which she played the part of Maria. Since then she has performed regularly in both ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
