Gabriele Salvatores' 'Comedians' Adaptation Arrives in Italian Cinemas
Gabriele Salvatores, an Oscar-winning filmmaker, is set to debut 'Comedians', an adaptation of Trevor Griffiths' play, in Italian theaters starting June 10 through 01Distribution. Filmed during the COVID-19 lockdown, the narrative centers on six hopeful stand-up comedians as they gear up for their inaugural performance in front of a television scout. The film delves into themes of integrity, compromise, and the quest for success. Salvatores first directed the play in 1985 at Milan's Teatro dell'Elfo, featuring actors such as Paolo Rossi and Silvio Orlando. The cast of the film includes Alessandro Besentini, Francesco Villa, and Christian De Sica, among others. Salvatores remarks that the text, written in the late 1970s, takes on a darker tone when viewed through the lens of the pandemic.
Key facts
- Film 'Comedians' directed by Gabriele Salvatores, based on Trevor Griffiths' play.
- Released in Italian cinemas from June 10 via 01Distribution.
- Shot during the COVID-19 lockdown.
- Plot: six aspiring comedians prepare for a performance with a television scout present.
- Salvatores first directed the play in 1985 at Teatro dell'Elfo, Milan.
- Cast includes Giulio Pranno, Christian De Sica, and others.
- Film explores themes of compromise, integrity, and survival.
- Salvatores describes the text as showing 'the dark side of the moon' during pandemic.
Entities
Artists
- Gabriele Salvatores
- Trevor Griffiths
- Paolo Rossi
- Silvio Orlando
- Claudio Bisio
- Bebo Storti
- Renato Sarti
- Alessandro Besentini
- Francesco Villa
- Natalino Balasso
- Demetra Bellina
- Marco Bonadei
- Elena Callegari
- Aram Kian
- Walter Leonardi
- Giulio Pranno
- Vincenzo Zampa
- Christian De Sica
- Margherita Bordino
Institutions
- 01Distribution
- Teatro dell'Elfo
- Artribune
- Pink Floyd
Locations
- Milan
- Italy