Figli

Figli
Figli
Directed by	Giuseppe Bonito
Written by	Mattia Torre
Produced by	Mario Gianani ; Lorenzo Mieli
Starring	Valerio Mastandrea ; Paola Cortellesi ;
Cinematography	Roberto Forza
Edited by	Giogiò Franchini
Music by	Giuliano Taviani
Release date	23 January 2020;
Running time	97 minutes
Country	Italy
Language	Italian

Last updated July 05, 2025

Figli (lit. 'Children') is a 2020 Italian comedy film directed by Giuseppe Bonito.^[1]^[2] The film was the last work written by screenwriter Mattia Torre before his passing.^[3]

Plot

When Nicola (Valerio Mastandrea) and Sara (Paola Cortellesi) have their second child their life turned topsy-turvy. The arrival of Pietro, their second child, shifts the family's balance, leading to various tragicomic situations. Over-the-top grandparents, friends on the verge of a nervous breakdown, and questionable nannies further complicate matters. The film is described as a bittersweet comedy about the joys and sorrows of parenthood in modern Italy.^[3]

Cast

Valerio Mastandrea - Nicola
Paola Cortellesi - Sara
Stefano Fresi - amico giornalista
Giorgio Barchiesi [ it ] - padre di Nicola
Andrea Sartoretti - padre milionario
Fabio Traversa - Anziano Prete

Awards and Festivals

The film has received several significant awards and nominations:

Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists (Nastri D'Argento):
- 2020: Won Best Comedy.
- 2020: Won Best Actor in a Comedy (Valerio Mastandrea).
- 2020: Won Best Actress in a Comedy (Paola Cortellesi).
David di Donatello Awards:
- 2021: Won Best Original Screenplay (Mattia Torre).
- 2021: Nominated: Best Actor (Valerio Mastandrea).
- 2021: Nominated: Best Actress (Paola Cortellesi).
- 2021: Nominated: Best Editing.

References

↑ Chimento, Andrea (2020-01-24). "«Figli», un film italiano spiazzante e coraggioso". Il Sole 24 Ore (in Italian). Retrieved 2023-12-01.
↑ Scarpa, Vittoria (2020-01-23). "Review: Figli". Cineuropa . Retrieved 2023-12-01.
1 2 Internazionale, Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione. "streaming > Figli (Kids) by Giuseppe Bonito ** SOLD OUT **". iicwashington.esteri.it (in Italian). Retrieved 2025-07-04.

External links

Figli at IMDb
Figli at Rotten Tomatoes

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[sole-1] Chimento, Andrea (2020-01-24). "«Figli», un film italiano spiazzante e coraggioso". Il Sole 24 Ore (in Italian). Retrieved 2023-12-01.

[cin-2] Scarpa, Vittoria (2020-01-23). "Review: Figli". Cineuropa . Retrieved 2023-12-01.

[:0-3] 1 2 Internazionale, Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione. "streaming > Figli (Kids) by Giuseppe Bonito ** SOLD OUT **". iicwashington.esteri.it (in Italian). Retrieved 2025-07-04.

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