ICFF 2022
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FABIO DE LUIGI
ONE OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL COMEDIANS AND ACTORS IN RECENT ITALIAN HISTORY Fabio De Luigi can make you laugh with a simple look, an expression, or a goofy smile. Only a few comedians can make you do that; turn a sorrowful face toward the camera and with exquisite, rhythmic timing blink away a tear that causes you to fall into uncontrolled laughter. This is the reason why the very talented De Luigi finds himself now on the crest of the wave of success. It is thanks above all to his comic ability and perfect timing, allowing him to disregard screenplays, and to create for himself his own “niche“ of characters that always ends up being most hilariously effective. Some of the characters played by Fabio De Luigi will remain in the annals of comedic history. Among the many characters, most notably there is Olmo, the sickly sweet singer in love with a Paola Cortellesi who refuses him at every performance, and Fabius, the model with his foul-smelling breath, and Medioman, the superhero who despite his best efforts never really saves the day.
In his latest film “E noi come stronzi rimanemmo a guardare“ or “On Our Watch“, De Luigi plays Arturo whose own technological advancement at work leads to his job being obsolete. From there, his life continues on a downward spiral, but Arturo is determined to keep himself afloat. Along the way he meets the hologram Stella, however their time together is limited. Through De Luigi, Arturo is a relatable character as he tries to navigate this new technological environment. De Luigi plays every role with spirit and passion whether he is making us laugh, cry, or cheer. As we anticipate De Luigi’s visit to Toronto at ICFF, we cannot help but recall what he told an audience back home in Italy at one of his live performances in his usual mild mannered, polite way: “Sarò in sala. Vi prego fatevi vivi!“
