Ask Me If I'm Happy

2000 1h 40m IT

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7.7

BANGER

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7.1

IMDB

★7.7TMDB · 1,744★7.1IMDB · 9,114

Comedy

Synopsis

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Aspiring thespians Aldo, Giovanni and Giacomo work dead-end jobs while nurturing their dream production of Cyrano de Bergerac, until love for the same woman tears their friendship apart. Three years later, Giovanni and Giacomo reunite after learning that Aldo is dying.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Aldo Baglio
Aldo
Giovanni Storti
Giovanni
Giacomo Poretti
Giacomo
Marina Massironi
Marina
Silvana Fallisi
Silvana
Antonio Catania
Antonio
Giuseppe Battiston
Beppe, the thief
Paola Cortellesi
Dalia

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Aldo Baglio
Writers: Aldo Baglio, Giovanni Storti, Giacomo Poretti
Languages: Italian
Countries: Italy

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ERA

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26 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Aldo Baglio, shot by Arnaldo Catinari. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Samuele Bersani. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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CAST

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Aldo Baglio and Giovanni Storti and Giacomo Poretti carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0252985 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Aldo Baglio directs. Arnaldo Catinari behind the camera. Samuele Bersani scores. Produced in Italy. Dialogue in Italian.

Trivia

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126 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Directed by Aldo Baglio, shot by Arnaldo Catinari. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Samuele Bersani. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Aldo Baglio and Giovanni Storti and Giacomo Poretti carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt0252985 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Classified under 8 themes, including "male friendship", "dying wish", "tearjerker", "aspiring actor".