The King of Laughter

movie

In early 20th-century Naples, a theatrical parody lands beloved thespian and playwright Eduardo Scarpetta in court, facing a malicious lawsuit that could compromise his freedom of expression and the economic security of his extended family—including his son's, young Eduardo De Filippo.

Cast & crew

Mario Martone · Paolo Pierobon · Maria Nazionale · Toni Servillo · Ippolita Di Majo · Cristiana Dell'Anna · Lino Musella · Roberto De Francesco · Antonia Truppo · Gianfelice Imparato · Iaia Forte · Eduardo Scarpetta

Studios & networks

Indigo Film · Instituto de la Cinematografía y de las Artes Audiovisuales · MEDIA Programme of the European Union · MiC · RAI Cinema · Regione Campania · Regione Lazio · Tornasol Media