The Monsters(1963)

Goodnight, Ladies and Gentlemen(it)

An episodic satire of the political and social status of Italy in the seventies, through the shows of one day of a television channel.

The Mouse That Roared(en)

The Duchy of Grand Fenwick decides that the only way to get out of their economic woes is to declare war on the United States, lose and accept foreign aid. They send an invasion force (in chain mail, armed with bows and arrows) to New York and they arrive during a nuclear drill that has cleared the streets.

The Onion Movie(en)

Venerable newscaster Norm Archer reports the latest news in politics, health, culture and entertainment - such as an automotive recall of decapitation-inducing "Neckbelts" and a study finding that "depression hits losers hardest". This compilation of bogus news stories, celebrity profiles, movie trailers and skits come courtesy of the ace satirists at The Onion.

Roaring Years(it)

In this satire inspired by Nikolai Gogol’s The Government Inspector (aka The Inspector General) and transported to fascist era Italy, the (supposed) incognito visit of a Roman fascist official to a tiny country town shakes deeply the ruling class and their lack of integrity.

Be Sick… It's Free(it)

Comedy about the flawed Italian healthcare system of the time and a doctor's expeirence with it.

How to Irritate People(en)

A pre-Monty Python mockumentary, written by and presented by John Cleese, that provides tips on learning how to irritate people.

The New Monsters(it)

A comedy film composed of 14 episodes. It is a sequel to I mostri, made in 1963. 1. The Finch of Val Padouan (Ettore Scola) - 2. Tantum ergo (Dino Risi) - 3. Hitchhiking (Mario Monicelli) - 4. Kidnapping of a Beloved Person (Ettore Scola) - 5. First Aid (Mario Monicelli) - 6. Big Boy to His Little Mother (Dino Risi) - 7. Model Citizen (Ettore Scola) - 8. Pornodiva (Dino Risi) - 9. Like a Queen (Ettore Scola) - 10. Inn! (Ettore Scola) - 11. Without Words (Dino Risi) - 12. The Funeral Oration (Ettore Scola)

Fantozzi: White Collar Blues(it)

A good-natured but unlucky Italian is constantly going on a difficult situations, but never lose his mood.

Neapolitan Turk(it)

Naples/Sorrento, mid 20s. A couple of small thieves conceive a scam whereby one of them dresses up as a eunuch Turk to care for the women of the family of a wealthy man. They end up messing everything up, with lots of gags and funny events in the meantime.

March on Rome(it)

March on Rome (Italian: La marcia su Roma) is a 1962 comedy film by Dino Risi with Vittorio Gassman and Ugo Tognazzi, aimed at describing the March on Rome of Benito Mussolini's black shirts from the point of view of two newly recruited, naïve black shirts

Omicidio all'italiana(it)

To save his crumbling and rapidly-depopulating rural town, its mayor fakes a gruesome murder to attract media attention. His plan initially succeeds, but soon the situation will spiral out of control.

Pretty Persuasion(en)

A 15-year-old girl incites chaos among her friends and a media frenzy when she accuses her drama teacher of sexual harassment.

Bill Burr: Paper Tiger(en)

Comedian Bill Burr talks male feminists, outrage culture, robot sex, and cultural appropriation in this standup comedy special shot in London.

I'm Back(it)

Benito Mussolini resurfaces in Rome 72 years after his death, as if not a single day had passed. Finding a country still full of problems, both old and new, his firebrand rhetoric wins him once again the hearts and minds of millions of Italians — who see him as a wacky reenactor who speaks inconvenient truths to power.

The Birds, the Bees and the Italians(it)

An anthology presents three storylines, all set in the Italian town of Treviso: A husband pretends to be impotent as a cover for having an affair; a bank clerk abandons his wife for his mistress, but the rest of the town's husbands become jealous and unite to conspire against them; and local men all seduce a promiscuous young woman, but when her father eventually reveals that she is underage, they all face prosecution for statutory rape.

Ricky Gervais: Humanity(en)

In his first special in seven years, Ricky Gervais slings his trademark snark at celebrity, mortality and a society that takes everything personally.

Louis C.K.: Hilarious(en)

In this unique and dynamic live concert experience, Louis C.K.'s exploration of life after 40 destroys politically correct images of modern life with thoughts we have all had...but would rarely admit to.

Dave Chappelle: The Unstoppable...(en)

Facing a world gone sideways, comedy icon Dave Chappelle delivers bold truths and potent punchlines in this no-holds-barred special.

Piedipiatti(it)

The inmate Proietti, nicknamed "Er Soffia", getting out of prison. There is the Roman brigadier Vasco Sacchetti, an agent of the narcotics and his old friend who, to celebrate his freedom, invites him to eat fish at Fiumicino.

Boris: The Film(it)

A director and his crew attempt to make the transition from the small to the big screen.

Raising Arizona(en)

When a childless couple—an ex-con and an ex-cop—take one of a wealthy family’s quintuplets to raise as their own, their lives grow more complicated than anticipated.

The Revenge of the Woman in Black(fr)

A psychotic man and an obsessed police officer make life unbearable for an unlucky actor by making him the scapegoat for a string of kidnappings.

Ninotchka(en)

A stern Russian woman sent to Paris on official business finds herself attracted to a man who represents everything she is supposed to detest.

Trading Places(en)

A snobbish investor and a wily street con-artist find their positions reversed as part of a bet by two callous millionaires.

Gatsby(en)

In the heart of the Gobi Desert, a herd of Bactrian camels follows the well-walked paths of the camels that came before them, but one camel dreams of a greater purpose outside the routine. Gatsby follows a mysterious voice into the desert in search of adventure, but the brutality of nature leaves him with a difficult question: are his dreams legitimate or just teenage delusions of grandeur?

History of the World: Part I(en)

An uproarious version of history that proves nothing is sacred – not even the Roman Empire, the French Revolution and the Spanish Inquisition.

The Human Supremacist(en)

To fight plant and animal cruelty, a vegan joins a cult and must harness photosynthesis before starving to death.

Pinocchio(it)

Roberto Benigni adapts the classic children's tale by Carlo Collodi for the big-budget family-oriented comedy Pinocchio.

Happiness(en)

The lives of several individuals intertwine as they go about their lives in their own unique ways, engaging in acts which society as a whole might find disturbing in a desperate search for human connection.

Theo Against the Rest of the World(de)

Theo is having some bad luck. His barely paid-for truck has been stolen, and credit collectors are after him. The chase leads him across Europe.

Madre Draco(en)

Markarth is shaken awake by a strange sight: a colossal dragon calmly seated in the middle of the town square. Initially assumed to be a threat, the townsfolk panic and report it to King Erik. In response, he dispatches the kingdom’s finest — Dragon Slayer Xander — to eliminate the creature. But things aren’t as simple as they seem. As Xander prepares to strike, the mother dragon’s children emerge from hiding, revealing that this wasn’t an invasion — it was a family seeking refuge. Before anyone can act further, the town is suddenly stormed by aliens, throwing the entire narrative off course.

The Ugly Story(ru)

Based on a satirical short story by Fyodor Dostoyevsky concerning the escapades of a Russian civil servant.

Whindersson criou sua La Cantina de Papel(pt)

That Can't Shake Our Willi!(de)

Summer in Germany, anno 1970. Italy is the number one destination. As every year, swarms of Teutonic tourists make their way to the Adriatic Sea. Only Willi Hirsekorn from Castrop-Rauxel has so far no plans to break south. That changes, however, as the bitchy neighbor Mizzi Buntje proudly tells of their upcoming holiday in Italy. Willi can not afford this boasting. Shortly determined, the bags are packed, and already rushes Willi in the car with his wife Sieglinde, daughter Lotti and son Kuno the sun.

The Canterbury Tales(it)

Glimpses of Chaucer penning his famous work are sprinkled through this re-enactment of several of his stories.

Beneath the Valley of the Ultra-Vixens(en)

Believe it or not, even Smalltown USA, those unfulfilled and unrelieved in the midst of plenty reside. Levonna and Lamar could have the perfect relationship, were it not for Lamar's obsession with rear entry.

The Finest Cinema(en)

When up and coming actor Allen Stevens lands a role in an over-the-top, pretentious art film directed by the self-obsessed auteur Arthur Reginald Wolfgang-Pierre Dubois VII, he must navigate the chaotic world of high-brow cinema while trying to simply survive on the most brutal film set Hollywood has ever seen!

Man spricht deutsh(de)

A very middle-class Bavarian family spend the last day of their Mediterranean vacation on the beach, day-dreaming and muttering racist remarks about Italian people.

Spice World(en)

World famous pop group the Spice Girls zip around London in their luxurious double decker tour bus having various adventures and performing for their fans.

My Führer(de)

Hitler no longer believes in himself, and can barely see himself as an equal to even his sheep dog. But to seize the helm of the war he would have to create one of his famous fiery speeches to mobilize the masses. Goebbels therefore brings a Jewish acting teacher Grünbaum and his family from the camps in order to train the leader in rhetoric. Grünbaum is torn, but starts Hitler in his therapy ...