Faccione
Faccione

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Faccione

1991
Movie
89 min
Italian

Daniela, a true Roman girl with a big face, weighs over a hundred kilos and always has the joke ready. She cohabits in a tiny apartment with her friend Luisa and works as an assistant to Maria Pace, owner of an art gallery.

Insights

IMDb6.6/10
Director: Vincenzo SalemmeGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

Arturo and Felice, two friends struggling to find work, decide to pursue a career in the adult film industry. Their initial attempts are met with humorous failures, leading them into increasingly absurd situations as they try to navigate this unconventional path to fame and fortune.

Critical Reception

Faccione is a cult comedy from Italy, known for its raw humor and over-the-top performances. While not critically acclaimed in a traditional sense, it has garnered a dedicated following for its unique brand of comedy and its memorable characters.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its outrageous and often absurd comedic situations.

  • Vincenzo Salemme's performance and directorial style are central to its appeal.

  • Recognized for its unique contribution to Italian cult comedy.

Google audience: Audience reception is difficult to gauge due to limited data, but fans appreciate its unpretentious and raucous humor.

Fun Fact

Vincenzo Salemme, who also stars in and directed the film, is a prominent figure in Neapolitan theater and cinema, known for his distinctive comedic style.

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