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The film is a parody of Disney's Fantasia, though possibly more of a challenge to Fantasia than parody status would imply. In the context of this film, "Allegro non Troppo" means Not So Fast!, an interjection meaning "slow down" or "think before you act" and refers to the film's pessimistic view of Western progress (as opposed to the optimism of Disney's original).
Mar 1976
Traditionally-animated Italian feature film directed by Bruno Bozzetto. A parody of the traditional American Western.
Oct 1965
Hungry mosquitos, in search of a meal, find that fruit, flowers and other such fare doesn't satisfy. One enterprising bug hits the jackpot - a human! However, the victim vigorously resists joining the food chain, causing a number of winged casualties. The little buggers wait until the man falls asleep, then set up a number of enterprises: cafes, bars, filling stations, all serving blood. Things are going well, but then the mosquito Cosa Nostra moves in, and ramp production into high gear.
Jan 1974
Animated short film that contrasts the singular way of being Italian to the orderly and civilized system from the rest of Europe
Sep 1999
As a live woman performs a striptease, she's cheered on by an audience of small cartoon men. Some of them pop in the excitement as she brings down the house.
Jun 1977
Cultural and behavioral differences between Europe and the USA.
Aug 2018
Jan 1977
"The world balance depends on the right number of living beings inhabiting it".
Apr 2019
the most common transgressive behaviors among young people, suggesting a norm of civil coexistence and respectful behavior toward others. The film is part of an educational project with which the Province of Bergamo aims to foster a civic culture among young people, not through simple exhortation or fear of punishment, but through the gradual emergence of a collective understanding of the meaning of certain actions, what they express, the risks they entail, and the alternatives for achieving one's dreams.
Mar 2005
A view over life into a peaceful block of flats.
Jan 2004
At the end of another week of work Rossi returns home with the intention of enjoying a quiet and peaceful weekend. He lives with Gastone, his dog-friend,who, after a week of loneliness, can't wait to go out, for instance to the movies, and have fun. Gastone as a matter of fact is a passionate fan of movies, television and heroes' books. He always compares Rossi with them and nags with a petulant : "Rossi, Rossi, if you only were...braver, stronger, richer...". His continuous complaints push Rossi to identify himself with those heroes; throughout the film we will meet Rossi-Tarzan, Rossi-Astronaut, Rossi-Sherlock Holmes, Rossi-Zorro, Rossi-Hollywood actor, Rossi-scientist, Rossi-Lancelot, Rossi-Aladdin. Eight fantastic adventures in which Rossi, along with faithful Gastone, relishes the joy of being a hero.
Aug 1977
After Olympics, the Incomparable and unlucky Mr. Otto performs into 17 gags of Everyday Life.
Where? Far from home,from work and his boss, far from city traffic and his alarm clock, far from the monotony of his life... The farthest away possible. Travelling against time, visiting places of other centuries. How? Thanks to a magic whistle given him by "Fairy Sicura" the most nutty, thoughtless, happy fairy still to be seen around. A golden whistle which can catapult him back into prehistory, or in ancient Rome, in Medieval time, on a desert island, in Fairy tale land, in ancient Egypt, in the far West or in the future.With whom? He travels with Gastone, his boss'dog, tiny,naive and a little bit spoiled : after many adventures he will realize how much more valuable a friend is rather than a cream pie. Will he find it? Yes, but not in the past, not in other centuries, full of incredible and miserable adventures for him. Happiness was much closer,at hand's reach. He only had to think about it... Isnt that right, Mr Rossi?
comparing real sport (health, fun, well-being, feeling good with friends, respect for the rules and fair comparison with others) and the wrong sport, called "Spork": the one without rules, which uses violence against others and against oneself and which is supported by the uneducational behavior of adults.
Jul 2002
Jan 1976
Italian comedy about a man on a bicycle outing who constructs a monumental sandwich for his lunch. The sandwich lurches out of his hands and leads him on a wild romp through the countryside. He finally catches up with it, high on a mountain top. The surprise ending reveals that the joke is really on him
Jan 1980
Life just happens, it depends on nothing but fate.
Apr 2013
A story about Mr. Rossi and his dog who go on vacation and all the adventures they have, from leading an animal revolt to climbing the Andes, or heading to the beach and being serenaded by strange fish.
Mar 1981
By allegory, the film shows the relativity of what surrounds us.
Jan 1967
Baby Scanner is aimed at a more adult audience and deals with a theme that is very much felt by educators: the behavior of "adults" in sports, observed and reproduced by children.
Oct 2002