22/01/2013 - New comedy for author of Women Vs Men starring Francesco Mandelli from the “soliti idioti” series, coming out on January 24

There is no doubt Fausto Brizzi likes to entertain and successfully manages to entertain those who come work with him. The presentations of his films often take on carefree tones, with anecdotes from the set, laughter and winks between actors. The Italian comedy box office all-star champion (Notte prima degli esami [+see also:
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Pazze di me is full of go-to recipes for the genre, with gags, misunderstandings and hidden identities. The main character is Andrea, played by Francesco Mandelli (I soliti idioti [+see also:
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“This film is a love letter to women, whom I love and who entertain me, but whom I still do not understand,” the director explained. “I wanted comic roles for women, giving two fingers to those marketing rules which dictate masculine comedy,” he added. Looking at his track record, it seems Fausto Brizzi, can probably afford to do so. We are convinced that he could have also allowed himself to take on a slightly more original screenplay. 

(Translated from Italian)