La solita commedia: Inferno
2015: Hell is in chaos. A host of new sinners arrive every day to crowd Minos' offices. But Hell is an old, antiquated structure: the new sinners, not finding a right place, are dispersed among the circles. Lucifer is received directly by God, who seeks a solution. The winning idea is a cataloging of the new sins on Earth. And who to entrust the task to if not Dante Alighieri, who already once, in his time, carried out this task with excellent results? Dante is thus catapulted into a large Italian city, and finally finds his guide, the one who will accompany him in search of the "new sins": Demetrio Virgilio, a precarious thirty-year-old who is preparing, like every morning, to face another "day of Hell".
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Plot Summary
In this surreal and satirical comedy, two individuals, 'Il Guida' and 'Il Boss', descend into a nightmarish version of modern Italy, which resembles Dante's Inferno. They encounter grotesque characters and absurd situations that reflect the decadence and corruption of contemporary society. The film is a provocative and often uncomfortable exploration of the human condition, delivered with Maresco's signature bleak humor.
Critical Reception
The film received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often divided on its challenging and unconventional style. It was praised for its daring artistic vision and its sharp, albeit dark, social commentary. Some found its bleakness overwhelming, while others lauded its originality and uncompromising nature. It has been seen as a significant work within Italian independent cinema.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its audacious and unconventional style.
- Noted for its dark, satirical commentary on Italian society.
- Divisive due to its bleakness and challenging subject matter.
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Fun Fact
Director Franco Maresco, known for his collaboration with Daniele Ciprì, often uses a distinctive, lo-fi aesthetic and a profoundly pessimistic worldview in his films.
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