Benvenuti al Sud
Benvenuti al Sud is a 2010 comedy film directed by Luca Miniero and a remake of the 2008 French film Welcome to the Sticks. The film was dedicated to Angelo Vassallo, an Italian mayor murdered for his anti-crime campaign. A sequel, Benvenuti al Nord, was released in 2012.
Plot
Alberto Colombo is the postmaster of Usmate Velate in Brianza, fails to secure a transfer to Milan, which was given to a disabled colleague, much to the disappointment of both himself and his wife, who both wanted to move to the Lombardic capital for a number of reasons, including securing their son Chicco's future. In an attempt to get the transfer he feigns Paraplegia, however, he inadvertently stands up while meeting the inspector sent to verify his disability. As punishment, Alberto is transferred South to become postmaster of the provincial village of Castellabate - described in the movie as being near Naples. Should he refuse this transfer, he would be dismissed.
More details
author | Alexandre Charlot Dany Boon Franck Magnier Massimo Gaudioso |
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contentLocation | Italy |
director | Luca Miniero |
editor | Valentina Mariani |
genre | comedy crime |
keywords | body armor brianza castellabate disabled elaborate ruse fire extinguisher force gorgonzola hide high protection kosovo war meet mousetrap move naples paraplegia sicilian mafia sun protection factor think traffic jam usmate velate want wedding ring |
musicBy | Umberto Scipione |
nomination | David di Donatello for Best Director European Film Award – People's Choice Award for Best European Film |
producer | Francesca Longardi Giovanni Stabilini Marco Chimenz Riccardo Tozzi |
productionCompany | Cattleya Medusa Film |
publisher | Constantin Film Medusa Distribuzione |
recordedAt | Milan |
theme | mafia |