Rocco Papaleo
Rocco Antonio Papaleo (born 16 August 1958) is an Italian actor, film director and singer. Born in Lauria ( Basilicata), he moved to Rome to study math at university but left soon to attend the theatre school. He made his theatrical debut in 1985 acting ''Sussurri rapidi'' by Salvatore Di Mattia. In 1989, he made his first cinema appearance in ''Senza Pelle'', directed by Alessandro D'Alatri and appeared in the television series '' Classe di ferro''. He is known for his long collaboration with director Leonardo Pieraccioni. He also starred in films like '' Amalfi: Rewards of the Goddess'' (2009) by Hiroshi Nishitani and '' What a Beautiful Day'' (2010) by Gennaro Nunziante. He made his debut as a film director in '' Basilicata coast to coast'' (2010), winning a Nastro d'Argento and a David di Donatello award for Best New Director. [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Lauria
Lauria is a town and ''comune'' of the province of Potenza, in Basilicata, southern Italy, situated near the borders of Calabria. It is a walled, medieval town on the steep side of a hill, with another portion of municipal territory in the plain below. It is historically the largest city in the southwestern Lucania region. History The original nucleus of the city appeared probably in the 10th century, near the place where later the Sanctuary of Madonna dell'Armo was edificated. However it seems that monastic activity pre-existed in the area, as ''Lauria'' just means the "lavra city". The Castle of Lauria, later attributed to Roger of Lauria, was built by Saracens. In the 12th century Lauria was the seat of a Norman fief, which was held by Gibel and then by his son Richard of Lauria, who died in the battle of Benevento on 1266. His son Roger of Lauria was a famous admiral of the 13th century. In 1806 the city was destroyed and the population slaughtered by the French soldie ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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The Graduates (1995 Film)
''The Graduates'' ( it, I laureati) is a 1995 Italian comedy film directed by Leonardo Pieraccioni Leonardo Pieraccioni (born 17 February 1965) is an Italian film director, actor, comedian and screenwriter. Born in Florence, he made his directorial debut with '' The Graduates'' (1995). In 1996 he directed his breakthrough film '' The Cyclone .... Cast References External links * * 1995 comedy films 1995 films Italian comedy films Films directed by Leonardo Pieraccioni 1990s Italian films {{1990s-Italy-comedy-film-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Escort In Love
''Escort in Love'' ( it, Nessuno mi può giudicare, "Nobody can judge me") is a 2011 Italian comedy film directed by Massimiliano Bruno. Paola Cortellesi won the 2011 David di Donatello for Best Actress for her performance as Alice. Plot A wealthy woman, named Alice, lives in a luxurious house in Rome together with her husband and her 9-year-old son. She's superficial and materialistic, and treats her houseworkers very badly. Her world changes after her husband passes away in a motorbike accident, leaving Alice deeply in debt. She is forced to sell her house, and moves in the periphery with her son thanks to the advice of her old houseworker Aziz. However, the money she got from the house still isn't enough to repay her debt; so she contacts an escort named Eva, whom she had previously met at a party, in order to learn how to be an escort and earn a lot of money quickly. She soon develops a relationship with a man named Giulio, owner of an internet point, and she has to keep he ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Finalmente La Felicità
''Finalmente la felicità'' is a 2011 film directed by and starring Leonardo Pieraccioni. Plot Benedetto is a music professor of Lucca Lucca ( , ) is a city and ''comune'' in Tuscany, Central Italy, on the Serchio River, in a fertile plain near the Ligurian Sea. The city has a population of about 89,000, while its province has a population of 383,957. Lucca is known as one ..., who discovers that his recently died mother adopted a Brazilian girl. The girl is now working as a model and she is coming to Italy to know her brother. Cast References External links * 2011 films Italian comedy films 2010s Italian-language films Films directed by Leonardo Pieraccioni Films set in Lucca Films shot in Sardinia 2010s Italian films {{2010s-Italy-film-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Basilicata Coast To Coast
''Basilicata Coast to Coast'' is a 2010 Italian comedy film directed by Rocco Papaleo. A South Korean remake named '' Blue Busking'' was released in 2017. Plot Nicola Palmieri ( Rocco Papaleo) is a high school math teacher with a passion for music. He is the frontman of a local music band he formed with a group of friends from Maratea. Guitarist Salvatore Chiarelli ( Paolo Briguglia) is a medical student who has somehow forgotten to graduate and fall in love; double bass player Franco Cardillo ( Max Gazzè) is a fisherman at whom love has taken away word and purpose in life; drummer Rocco Santamaria (Alessandro Gassman), Salvatore's cousin, is a TV personality whose popularity is declining and hasn't been able to find a showbiz job in the last two years. During the Summer, the quartet decides to sign up for the national theater-song festival in Scanzano Jonico, renaming themselves "Le Pale Eoliche" (the windmill blades). To get from Maratea to Scanzano Jonico, they need to ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Me And Marilyn
''Me and Marilyn'' ( it, Io & Marilyn) is a 2009 Italian comedy film directed by Leonardo Pieraccioni. Cast See also *Marilyn Monroe in popular culture American actress Marilyn Monroe's life and persona have been depicted in film, television, music, the arts, and by other celebrities. Advertising * Absolut Vodka "Absolut Marilyn" (1995): by Chiat/Day. * America250 "Public Service Announce ... References External links * 2009 films Films directed by Leonardo Pieraccioni 2000s Italian-language films 2009 comedy films Italian comedy films Italian romantic comedy films 2000s Italian films {{2000s-Italy-film-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Cado Dalle Nubi
Cado dalle nubi is a 2009 Italian comedy film directed by Gennaro Nunziante. Plot Checco is a good guy from Polignano a Mare (Apulia), who loves music. He is ignorant and clumsy, and as a result is increasingly ridiculed. When his girlfriend dumps him, Checco decides to go and stay with his cousin in Milan, to seek his fortune in the music business. His cousin comes out as gay, while Checco falls in love with Marika, the daughter of an avid "leghista" (a sympathizer of the Lega Nord) from the separatist state "Padania", who hates Southern Italians. Cast * Checco Zalone - Checco * Giulia Michelini - Marika * Dino Abbrescia - Alfredo * Ivano Marescotti - Marika's Father * Claudia Penoni - Marika's Mother * Peppino Mazzotta - Livio * Stefano Chiodaroli - Giulio * Gigi Angelillo - Checco's Uncle * Ludovica Modugno - Checco's Aunt * Anna Ferruzzo - Pina, Checco's Mother * Gioia Libardoni - Secretary * Francesca Chillemi Francesca Chillemi (born 25 July 1985) is an Italian ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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A Beautiful Wife
''A Beautiful Wife'' ( it, Una moglie bellissima) is a 2007 Italian comedy film directed by Leonardo Pieraccioni. Cast *Leonardo Pieraccioni as Mariano *Laura Torrisi as Miranda *Gabriel Garko as Andrea *Massimo Ceccherini as Baccano *Rocco Papaleo as Pomodoro *Francesco Guccini as the musical's director *Tony Sperandeo as Don Pierino *Alessandro Paci as Acciarito *Chiara Francini as Giustina *Giorgio Ariani Giorgio Ariani (26 May 1941 – 5 March 2016) was an Italian stand-up comedian, actor and voice actor. Life and career Born in Ferrara, Ariani grew up in Florence and started his career as a comedian in regional cabaret clubs.Roberto Poppi. ''D ... as the politician References External links * 2007 films Films directed by Leonardo Pieraccioni 2000s Italian-language films 2007 romantic comedy films Italian romantic comedy films 2000s Italian films {{2000s-Italy-film-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Commediasexi
''Commediasexi'' is a 2006 Italian comedy film. Plot Starring Paolo Bonolis, Sergio Rubini and Stefania Rocca, the film mocks the Italian political class and its hypocrisy. The zealot politician Massimo (Paolo Bonolis), proponent of a law about the defense of family, has a secret love affair with Martina, a young emerging actress (Elena Santarelli). To divert any suspicions, he brings his family on holiday to Paris and tasks his driver, Mariano (Sergio Rubini), with looking after his beloved. After photos portraying Mariano and Martina as lovers are published in local gossip magazines, Mariano's wife faints, is hospitalized and leaves him. Massimo comes back to Rome thinking to be out of danger, but Massimo and Martina take revenge on him. The happy ending comes on Christmas's eve when the truth surfaces. Cast *Sergio Rubini: Mariano *Paolo Bonolis: Massimo Bonfili *Margherita Buy: Dora *Rocco Papaleo: Tony *Michele Placido: Salvatore * Stefania Rocca: Pia *Elena Santarelli: Mart ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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I Love You In Every Language In The World
''I Love You in Every Language in the World'' ( it, Ti amo in tutte le lingue del mondo) is a 2005 Italian romantic comedy film directed by Leonardo Pieraccioni. Plot Gilberto Rovai, a teacher of physical education at a school in Pistoia, throws a surprise birthday party for his wife. However, when his wife is about to enter their home, she takes a phone call and Gilberto and his friends discover that she is having an affair. They divorce, and Gilberto goes to live with his brother Cateno, a swimming enthusiast and a janitor at Gilberto's school. One year later, Paolina, a student of Gilberto's, becomes infatuated with him. Paolina texts him constantly with "I love you" messages in all the languages of the world. The principal of the school believes that Gilberto is in a relationship with Paolina and tries to transfer him to Borgo a Buggiano. One evening, convinced by Anselmi, a colleague, Gilberto attends a swingers party only to find himself paired with his ex-wife. Disgusted ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Il Pranzo Della Domenica
''Il pranzo della domenica'' (''Sunday Lunch'') is a 2003 Italian comedy film directed by Carlo Vanzina. For her performance Giovanna Ralli was nominated for Nastro d'Argento for Best Supporting Actress, while Rocco Papaleo and Maurizio Mattioli were both nominated for Nastro d'Argento for Best Supporting Actor. Plot Franca Malorni has three daughters with whom she has an obsessive relationship. In fact, she can not break away from them and pretend that every Sunday the girls are from her to eat lunch with their families. When Franca breaks femur and goes to the hospital, the three daughters begin to think about the will... Cast *Massimo Ghini: Massimo Papi *Elena Sofia Ricci: Sofia Lo Iacono *Barbara De Rossi: Barbara *Galatea Ranzi: Susanna Papi *Rocco Papaleo: Nicola Lo Iacono *Maurizio Mattioli: Maurizio *Giovanna Ralli: Franca Malorni * Paolo Triestino: Luzi *Marco Messeri: Marquis *Gianfranco Barra Gianfranco Barra (born 5 April 1940) is an Italian film, televisio ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Suddenly Paradise
''Suddenly Paradise'' ( it, Il paradiso all'improvviso) is a 2003 Italian comedy film directed by Leonardo Pieraccioni. Cast *Leonardo Pieraccioni as Lorenzo *Angie Cepeda as Amaranta * Alessandro Haber as Taddeo Borromini *Rocco Papaleo Rocco Antonio Papaleo (born 16 August 1958) is an Italian actor, film director and singer. Born in Lauria ( Basilicata), he moved to Rome to study math at university but left soon to attend the theatre school. He made his theatrical debut in 19 ... as Giandomenico Bardella *Anna Maria Barbera as Nina *Gea Martire as Veronica *Giulia Montanarini as Mirna *Fabrizio Pizzuto as Fausto *Nunzia Schiano as the Fortuneteller References External links * 2003 films Films directed by Leonardo Pieraccioni 2000s Italian-language films 2003 comedy films Italian comedy films Italian romantic comedy films 2000s Italian films {{2000s-Italy-film-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |