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Mario Monicelli: A Tribute

Cops and Robbers

Dir.: Steno, Mario Monicelli
| 100 minutes

Esposito, a petty thief, and Bottoni, the policeman chasing him, form an unexpected bond despite their opposing roles. Cops and Robbers blends neorealism with Italian social comedy, showcasing Totò in one of his greatest performances. A charming, ironic classic.

A Tailor's Maid

Dir.: Mario Monicelli
| 92 minutes

Sandro and Marcella are a young couple in love. While Marcella's father is generous and encouraging, Sandro's father is meticulous and condescending. Mario Monicelli directs a heartfelt popular comedy and manages to sneak humorous irony into his protagonists' moralistic attitude.

The Marquis of Grillo

Dir.: Mario Monicelli
| 139 minutes

Tired of aristocratic life, Marquis Onofrio swaps places with his coarse lookalike, Gasperino. Their role reversal sparks comic and dramatic chaos. Monicelli's witty film blends humor with a sharp social critique of power, privilege, and the absurdity of fate.

Big Deal on Madonna Street

Dir.: Mario Monicelli
| 106 minutes

Best friends Pepe and Mario aren’t criminal masterminds, but Pepe believes their big heist will make them rich. With a group of clueless crooks, they try to dig a tunnel to a safe—but none of them know how. Monicelli’s classic is a sharp social satire, blending crime and comedy to explore masculinity’s flaws.

The Passionate Thief

Dir.: Mario Monicelli
| 100 minutes

Glpia and Umberto are old friends. She’s an actress. He’s a swindler. And then there is Lello, a skilled pickpocket. On New Year’s Eve, the three will experience innumerable adventures at Rome’s various parties, restaurants, and even the famous Trevi Fountain. 

The Great War

Dir.: Mario Monicelli
| 133 minutes

Set during WWI on the Austro-Hungarian front, Giovanni and Oreste, two unwilling soldiers, try to avoid their duties. As the war escalates, they find themselves behind enemy lines, testing their morals. Monicelli blends comedy and compassion, creating a timeless pacifist classic.

Casanova ‘70

Dir.: Mario Monicelli
| 107 minutes

An Italian officer only finds pleasure and gratification with women in life-threatening situations. Featuring a charismatic performance by the great Marcello Mastroianni, Casanova '70 is a sexy, witty, and charming comedy.