Directed by Academy Award-winner Gabriele Salvatores ( Mediterraneo ), the film features a cast primarily composed of Italian actors, including several well-known comedic talents: as Eddie Barni Alessandro Besentini (Ale) as Filippo Marri Francesco Villa (Franz) Giulio Pranno as Giulio Zappa Marco Bonadei as Samuele Verona Walter Leonardi as Gio Di Meo Critical Reception
The story follows six aspiring stand-up comedians in Manchester who have spent weeks attending an evening comedy course. The film captures them on the night of their final rehearsal and debut performance at a local club. Comedians 2021 - 96 min Commedia
They must choose between following the teachings of their mentor—who advocates for "intelligent and uncompromising" comedy that challenges the audience—or tailoring their acts to satisfy the scout's preference for cruder, more mainstream humor. more mainstream humor.