The Icicle Thief (1989)
Director Maurizio Nichetti is invited on TV to introduce a screening of his neo-realist classic 'The Icicle Thief'. He is horrified to discover that his black-and-white tale of life in poverty is constantly interrupted by garish color commercials, and even more horrified when a power cut in the studio causes film and commercials to mix up – a glamorous model finds herself in the arms of an unemployed pauper, while his wife finds herself in consumers' heaven. Nichetti has to break into the film to try to sort everything out.
Director: Maurizio Nichetti
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: February 16, 1989
Cast
- Maurizio Nichetti - Self / Antonio Piermattei
- Caterina Sylos Labini - Maria Piermattei
- Federico Rizzo - Bruno Piermattei
- Renato Scarpa - Don Italo
- Heidi Komarek - Modella
- Carlina Torta - Telespettatrice
- Massimo Sacilotto - Telespettatore
- Claudio G. Fava - Critico
- Lella Costa - Segretaria TV
- Marco Zannoni - Tecnico TV
Screenplay
- Mauro Monti (Screenplay)
- Maurizio Nichetti (Story)
- Maurizio Nichetti (Screenplay)
Music: Manuel De Sica
Cinematography: Mario Battistoni
Editing: Rita Rossi, Anna Missoni
Production: Reteitalia, Bambú Cinema e TV
Country: Italy
Language: English, Italiano
Original Language: it
Themes
Parody and Spoof, Dark Comedy and Irony
Keywords
commercial, satire, neorealism
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Icicle Thief about?
- Director Maurizio Nichetti is invited on TV to introduce a screening of his neo-realist classic 'The Icicle Thief'. He is horrified to discover that his black-and-white tale of life in poverty is constantly interrupted by garish color commercials, and even more horrified when a power cut in the studio causes film and commercials to mix up – a glamorous model finds herself in the arms of an unemployed pauper, while his wife finds herself in consumers' heaven. Nichetti has to break into the film to try to sort everything out.
- Who directed The Icicle Thief?
- The Icicle Thief was directed by Maurizio Nichetti.
- Who stars in The Icicle Thief?
- The Icicle Thief stars Maurizio Nichetti, Caterina Sylos Labini, Federico Rizzo, Renato Scarpa, Heidi Komarek, Carlina Torta.
- How long is The Icicle Thief?
- The Icicle Thief has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is The Icicle Thief?
- The Icicle Thief is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Icicle Thief produced?
- The Icicle Thief was produced in Italy.
- What are the themes of The Icicle Thief?
- The themes of The Icicle Thief include: Parody and Spoof, Dark Comedy and Irony.