03 Jul 2014
Desert Dancer
Inspirational true story of Iranian dancer Afshin Ghaffarian, who risked his life for his dream to become a dancer despite a nationwide dancing ban.
The King of Laughter
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.
Top Billed Cast
Toni Servillo Eduardo Scarpetta
Maria Nazionale Rosa De Filippo-Scarpetta
Cristiana Dell'Anna Luisa De Filippo
Antonia Truppo Adelina De Renzis
Eduardo Scarpetta Vincenzo Scarpetta
Roberto De Francesco Salvatore Di Giacomo
Lino Musella Benedetto Croce
Paolo Pierobon Gabriele D'Annunzio
Gianfelice Imparato Gennaro Pantalena
Iaia Forte Rosa Gagliardi
Giovanni Mauriello Mirone
Chiara Baffi 'Nennella' De Filippo
Roberto Caccioppoli 'Mimì' Scarpetta
Lucrezia Guidone Irma Gramatica
Elena Ghiaurov Lyda Borelli
Gigio Morra president of the Court
Greta Esposito Maria Scarpetta
Marzia Onorato Titina De Filippo
Alessandro Manna Eduardo De Filippo
Tommaso Bianco Uncle Pasqualino
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