Tony Benna's Documentary 'André Is an Idiot' Portrays a Dying Ad Man with Humor
Tony Benna directs 'André Is an Idiot', a documentary profiling André Ricciardi, a Californian advertising executive with an incurable cancer who has never taken life seriously. The film approaches mortality with a smile, blending humor and emotion.
Key facts
- Directed by Tony Benna
- Profiles André Ricciardi
- Ricciardi is a Californian advertising executive
- Ricciardi has incurable cancer
- Film addresses death with humor
- Documentary is described as funny and touching
- Ricciardi never took life seriously
- Published by Le Monde on July 1, 2026
Entities
Artists
- Tony Benna
- André Ricciardi
Institutions
- Le Monde
Locations
- California
- United States