Gennareniello
Synopsis
Gennareniello, a crazy inventor, is married to Concettina and lives at home with his son Tommasino, full of tics, his spinster sister and with Matteo, a drawing master who makes plans for his inventions. Driven by his friends, the man courts the young teacher Anna and when his wife notices it, he is forced to run away from home, overwhelmed by the scorn of derision of friends and acquaintances who come to disguise him as a dandy, thus offending his dignity.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eduardo De Filippo
- Screenplay & Story
- Eduardo De Filippo
- Original Title
- Gennareniello
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 56m
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gennareniello
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What is Gennareniello about?
Gennareniello, a crazy inventor, is married to Concettina and lives at home with his son Tommasino, full of tics, his spinster sister and with Matteo, a drawing master who makes plans for his inventions. Driven by his friends, the man courts the young teacher Anna and when his wife notices it, he is forced to run away from home, overwhelmed by the scorn of derision of friends and acquaintances who come to disguise him as a dandy, thus offending his dignity.
Who directed Gennareniello?
Gennareniello was directed by Eduardo De Filippo.
Who stars in Gennareniello?
The principal cast of Gennareniello includes Eduardo De Filippo, Luca De Filippo, Pupella Maggio, Marina Confalone, Chiara Toschi.
When was Gennareniello released and how long is it?
Gennareniello was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 56m.