Pane e cioccolata

"You'll Laugh Till Your Heart Breaks"

Jan 18 1974 N/A 1h 40m
Comedy, Drama

An Italian immigrant tries to make a new life in Switzerland, taking on a series of increasingly menial jobs in order to do it. He attempts to fit into his new home and society but fails at every turn. Unable to go home again, will his tenacity and optimism be enough to live on?

Plot

Italian immigrant tries to become a member of Swiss society but fails as a waiter and even as a chicken plucker. He then becomes involved with shady wealthy character and tries to hide his Italian identity. He refuses to give up no matter how awful his situation.

Written by

Franco Brusati, Jaja Fiastri, Nino Manfredi

Directed by

Franco Brusati

Cast

Nino Manfredi, Anna Karina, Paolo Turco

Crew

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Production Countries

Italy

Production Companies

Verona Produzione

Languages

English, Deutsch, Italiano

Awards

10 wins & 3 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
2,133
Average Rating
7.4 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA