The King of Laughter

Drama, History · 2021

In early 20th-century Naples, a theatrical parody lands beloved thespian and playwright Eduardo Scarpetta in court, facing a malicious lawsuit that could compromise his freedom of expression and the economic security of his extended family—including his son's, young Eduardo De Filippo.

Starring

Toni Servillo, Jacopo Quadri, Aldo Signoretti, Maria Nazionale, Renato Berta, Cristiana Dell'Anna, Mario Martone, Antonia Truppo, Mariela Besuievsky, Eduardo Scarpetta, Giorgio Magliulo, Mario Martone

Director

Mario Martone