Three friends in different fields band together to fight the system of nepotism that rewards those with the right connections in this lively, Florence-set social satire. Journalist Max, doctor Irma and law professor Samuele all see their job opportunities fizzle when less qualified people are selected for positions in their respective workplaces. Bonding over their misfortunes at a high school reunion dinner, they decide to take revenge in a variety of outrageous ways. From dosing a conference participant with LSD to dognapping, the trio risk their jobs and imprisonment trying to expose the graft that is rife in Italian society. Amusing and trenchant, with an adept and comically gifted cast, the film offers lighthearted hilarity with serious intent. [118]


International Premiere. C’è chi dice no, Italy 2011, 95 min. Written by Fabio Bonifacci, Giambattista Avellino. Photographed by Roberto Forza. With Luca Argentero, Paola Cortellesi, Myriam Catania, Paolo Ruffini. Universal Pictures International.