A broke nephew, two clueless aunts, and one stolen identity—Italian chaos ensues.
A young dare-devil goes to Rome in search of fortune, with the blessings and money of his loving aunts. While in the city, he is a victim of a series of mishaps. His aunts hear about a man of the same name who is a candidate for Parliament; they think that he is their nephew and organize a series of celebrations. So, the youngster gets the idea of trying to replace the real candidate, but gets found out. The aunts forgive him.
Acting
Nino Taranto's physical comedy carries every frame.
Production
1949 Rome locations feel gloriously lived-in.
Director
Giorgio Simonelli
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Released during Italy's postwar reconstruction, the film satirizes political ambition through working-class desperation—a uniquely Italian comedic lens on systemic corruption.
Nino Taranto was already a Neapolitan stage legend; this film helped transition his broad physical style to screen just as Italian cinema was exploding globally.
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