Cast
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Christian De Sica
as Cesare Proietti
Massimo Boldi
as Massimo Colombo
Regina Orioli
as Luciana Colombo
Lunetta Savino
as Carla
Maurizio Casagrande
as Marco Gallo
Francesco Bruni
as Matteo Proietti
Claudio Insegno
as Commercialista
Claudio Abbiati
as Professor Marchetti
Luis Molteni
as Portiere casa Cesare
Mariella Bozzetti
as Suocera
Vincenzo Failla
as Commissario
Carlo Ponta
as Notaio
Giulio Pangi
as Silvio
Alessio Schiavo
as Avvocato
Shi Yang
as Direttore Lahu Wong
Crew
Director
- Christian De Sica
Writer
- Fausto Brizzi
- Marco Martani
- Edoardo Falcone
- Alessandro Bardani
Producer
- Marco Cohen
- Benedetto Habib
- Fabrizio Donvito
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
Amici come prima represents a fascinating example of Comedy cinema, offering viewers a unique perspective on the human experience and societal structures. The film's approach to its themes demonstrates a creative vision that distinguishes it within its genre.
Director Christian De Sica brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to pacing and visual storytelling creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 2018, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Amici come prima took approximately 20 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 75 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 133 minutes long.
- The film contains approximately 1701 individual shots.
- The musical score contains over 71 unique compositions.
- The director insisted on using practical effects whenever possible, reserving CGI for only the most necessary scenes.
Historical Context
- In 2018, when this film is released:
- Political polarization was intensifying in many countries.
- Streaming services were revolutionizing film and television consumption.
- Streaming platforms were disrupting traditional distribution models and changing how audiences consumed films.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: December 19, 2018
- Runtime: 1h 15m