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Things from Another World

Things from Another World

20115.31h 35m

Overview

Maroso Golfetto, a firm manager from Veneto, is known for his frequent yelling at his employees, who are either immigrants or Southern Italians. He regularly appears on the local TV channel to denounce the evils of immigration, and his popularity extends to children. His speeches resonate more deeply with people than those of Lucia, their anti-racist schoolmistress. One morning, a miracle occurs: by invoking the help of God to rid Veneto of its immigrants, all the immigrants disappear. However, is this truly a blessing?

Directed by Francesco Patierno
Written by Diego De Silva, Francesco Patierno, Giovanna Koch
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Top Cast

Diego Abatantuono

Diego Abatantuono

Mariso Golfetto

Valerio Mastandrea

Valerio Mastandrea

Ariele Verderame

Valentina Lodovini

Valentina Lodovini

Laura Golfetto

Maurizio Donadoni

Maurizio Donadoni

il sindaco

Sandra Collodel

Sandra Collodel

Marta

Grazia Schiavo

Grazia Schiavo

telegiornalista

R

Ramiro Besa

il prete

F

Fulvio Molena

il questore

Sergio Bini Bustric

Sergio Bini Bustric

il mago Magic

Laura Efrikian

Laura Efrikian

madre di Ariele

About Things from Another World

Things from Another World is a comedy, fantasy film released in 2011. Directed by Francesco Patierno, it stars Diego Abatantuono, Valerio Mastandrea, Valentina Lodovini. Maroso Golfetto, a firm manager from Veneto, is known for his frequent yelling at his employees, who are either immigrants or Southern Italians. He regularly appears on the local TV channel to denounce the evils of immigration, and his popularity extends to children. His speeches resonate more deeply with people than those of Lucia, their anti-racist schoolmistress. One morning, a miracle occurs: by invoking the help of God to rid Veneto of its immigrants, all the immigrants disappear. However, is this truly a blessing?

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