What happens when the art of movies meets that of kitchen? Definitely only good things. But when are they cinema and Italian cuisine to cross the result can be only one: pure show. In fact, the most famous actors and directors of Italic origin have always used local dishes and delicacies to make their film epic. But what are the symbolic scenes of our cinema? Here are the ones that we believe have entered the history of seventh art!
Cinema and Italian cuisine: Fantozzi on a diet!
Ready, go, let's start with the most famous accountant in Italy: the tragicomic Fantozzi! The character created by Paolo Villaggio has entertained generations with his gags and bizarre adventures. His profound irony has exposed some aspects and stereotypes of Italian company at the turn of the seventies and eighties, becoming a contemporary icon. Among the funniest nails of poor Fantozzi was the diet. Already in the first film the accountant had tried in vain to lose weight by being locked up in the infamous clinic of the Magnolias. In Fantozzi against everyone we try again, this time with the help of German dietician Professor Birkermaier. During one of the many tortures, however, the good Fantozzi gives in and sings himself like a hawk on that plate of meatballs. All under the eyes of Birkermaier, in one of the funniest scenes of the series.
Misery and nobility: happiness is a plate of spaghetti!
With a step back in time we go to 1954, the year that saw the release of one of the many masterpieces of Toto: Poverty and Nobility. The film is set in a Naples of the late nineteenth century, with the story of the poor lives of Happy Sciosciammocca, penniless with a past as a woman-killer, of his family and friend Paschal, a traveling photographer not so good. The turning point takes place thanks to the marquis Eugenio Favetti which, in exchange for a personal favor, suddenly solves all the economic problems of the protagonists. One day, surprisingly, the Sciosciammocca receive a lunch at home. Under their incredulous eyes a table is set with delicacies from all over the world. As soon as the waiters leave the room, the whole family approaches with no little nonchalance to those steaming dishes, and then throw himself at a jug full of delicious spaghetti with sauce. Of course with bare hands!
They called it Trinity, but also bean soup
Now let's move on to spaghetti western. No, this is not a typical dish of Italian cuisine, but a real film genre. In fact, between the sixties and seventies, many Italian directors began to dabble in westerns, often with excellent results. And among the most successful films the one with Terence Hill e Bud Spencer: They Call Me Trinity! The iconic scene is definitely the one at the beginning, when a dusty Terence Hill walks into one filthy inn. As soon as he sits down he orders some beans, which it devours with an unprecedented voracity, directly from the pan. To make it even more realistic, the actor decided to fast for two days before shooting. Here's what it means to sacrifice yourself for work ...
Macarone you provoked me, and I great you!
Let's go back to 1954 (a pretty good year for Italian cinema). In the halls it comes out An American in Rome, film that tells the adventures of Ferdinand Moriconi, personified by an amazing Deaf Tree. Nando is a young Roman who grew up with the myth of American culture.
However, unable to fulfill his dream overseas, he decides to transfer his fixation to the capital, Americanizing one's life. The results are obviously tragicomic, especially in the culinary field. In one of the most famous scenes of Italian cinema and cuisine, our protagonist decides to dine with some typical American products. A few seconds and the young man succumbs to the charm of a plate of steaming spaghetti and a nice bottle of wine. To make it all epic, the famous phrase: macaroni, you provoked me and I destroy you now!
Cinema and Italian cuisine: tell us yours!
In our opinion, these are the most famous scenes of Italian cinema. And do you have others to report to us? Write it in the comments!
