: Pierfrancesco "Checco" Zalone is an Apulian entrepreneur whose sushi restaurant in Spinazzola goes bankrupt after only one month.
is an Italian comedy film directed by and starring Checco Zalone (Luca Medici) in his directorial debut. The film is a satirical exploration of modern Italy's relationship with immigration and social stereotypes. Plot Overview
: When civil war and terrorist attacks (ISIS) disrupt his new life, Checco is forced to migrate back toward Europe. Tolo Tolo (2020)
: To flee his creditors and ex-wives, Checco emigrates to Africa and finds work as a waiter at an exclusive tourist resort in Kenya .
: The film uses irreverent humor to target a wide range of social groups, including racists, "do-gooders," politicians, and fashion-addicts. It explores the hypocrisy surrounding the topic of forced migration. : Pierfrancesco "Checco" Zalone is an Apulian entrepreneur
: Reception was polarizing. While praised for tackling a socially relevant topic, some critics felt the script and direction were inconsistent compared to Zalone’s previous films.
: He embarks on a dangerous stowaway trip on a migrant boat with his African friends, Idjaba and Oumar. However, instead of returning to Italy, he dreams of reaching Liechtenstein for its lower taxes and banking secrecy. Key Themes and Reception Plot Overview : When civil war and terrorist
: Morocco, Kenya (Watamu), Italy (Bari and Gravina in Puglia), and Malta Runtime : Approximately 90–94 minutes