Un difetto di famiglia (TV 2002)

A runaway coffin, a conservative wedding, an eccentric older man, two transsexuals, the police and an adorable puppy, collide on a humorous and heartwarming journey through the picturesque ... See full summary »

Director:

Alberto Simone

Writers:

Silvia Napolitano (teleplay), Alberto Simone (story),

Stars:

Nino Manfredi, Lino Banfi, Carlo Cascone

Cast

Credited cast:
Nino Manfredi	...	Francesco Gammarota
Lino Banfi	...	Nicola Gammarota
Carlo Cascone	...	Proietti
Elena D'Urso	...	Chiara, figlia di Nicola
Simone Corrente	...	Roberto (Nicola's son)
Jayne Ashbourne	...	Helen
Adolfo Margiotta	...	The Notary
Claudio Gregori
Ugo Fangareggi	...	Don Ugo
Caterina Casini	...	Head physician
Adrian McCourt
Gianni Garko	...	Borghetti di Camerana
Imma Piro	...	Cecilia (Nicola's wife)
Luciana Turina	...	Restaurateur
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Eleonora D'Urso	...	Chiara (Nicola's daughter)

Storyline

A runaway coffin, a conservative wedding, an eccentric older man, two transsexuals, the police and an adorable puppy, collide on a humorous and heartwarming journey through the picturesque South of Italy. The "unexpected" death of 103 year-old Rosa creates an awkward family reunion the evening before what was to be a lush and opulent wedding. Rosa's grand-daughter, Chiara Gammarota, is set to marry the son of a wealthy general, much to the excitement of her conservative father, Nicolo. Francesco, Nicolo's "eccentric" brother caused a town scandal when he revealed his homosexuality 40 years earlier. He has returned for the wedding-turned-funeral and the two polar opposites see each other for the first time in decades. Acting on the final wishes of their mother the conflicting brothers reluctantly embark on drive through the countryside to bury their mother in their hometown; forcing them to confront family secrets, learn to love one another again and discover the true meaning of "...

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Taglines:

Family values with a queer twist!

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

UK Italy

Language:

Italian English

Release Date:

26 May 2002 (Italy)

Also Known As:

Family Flaw

Company Credits

Production Co:

Italian International Film, Rai Fiction, Towers of London Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

108 min

Color:

Color

User Reviews

A laugh against prejudices

This is the story of two brothers that have not talked to each other for 40 years because one is ashamed of the other due to his brother's (Nino Manfredi) declared homosexuality. A trick of their death mother brings them together to carry her remains to the land where she was born.

A wonderful movie with all the warm feelings that only the Italians can bring so well to the screen.

The movie teaches a lesson to the people that are used to live according to conventions. A beautiful comedy very well told and filmed that will make you cry and laugh. It is a must to see it.

Manfredi is as good as always, the music by Enrico Morricone is also great as well is the photography.