7.4The Icicle Thief · 1989
The Icicle Thief (1989) is a Comedy film directed by Maurizio Nichetti, starring Maurizio Nichetti, Caterina Sylos Labini, Federico Rizzo.
Comedy
7.4Overview
Director Maurizio Nichetti is invited on TV to introduce a screening of his neo-realist classic 'The Icicle Thief'. He is horrified to discover that his black-and-white tale of life in poverty is constantly interrupted by garish color commercials, and even more horrified when a power cut in the studio causes film and commercials to mix up – a glamorous model finds herself in the arms of an unemployed pauper, while his wife finds herself in consumers' heaven. Nichetti has to break into the film to try to sort everything out.
Cast
Maurizio Nichetti, Caterina Sylos Labini, Federico Rizzo, Renato Scarpa, Heidi Komarek, Carlina Torta, Massimo Sacilotto, Claudio G. Fava
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What is "The Icicle Thief" about?
Director Maurizio Nichetti is invited on TV to introduce a screening of his neo-realist classic 'The Icicle Thief'. He is horrified to discover that his black-and-white tale of life in poverty is constantly interrupted by garish color commercials, and even more horrified when a power cut in the studio causes film and commercials to mix up – a glamorous model finds herself in the arms of an unemployed pauper, while his wife finds herself in consumers' heaven. Nichetti has to break into the film to try to sort everything out.
When was "The Icicle Thief" released?
The Icicle Thief was released in 1989.
Who stars in "The Icicle Thief"?
The cast includes Maurizio Nichetti, Caterina Sylos Labini, Federico Rizzo, Renato Scarpa.
