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''Ovosodo'' (named after a quarter in the historic center of
Livorno Livorno () is a port city on the Ligurian Sea on the western coast of the Tuscany region of Italy. It is the capital of the Province of Livorno, having a population of 152,916 residents as of 2025. It is traditionally known in English as Leghorn ...
, the city where the story takes place), also known as ''Hardboiled Egg'', is a 1997
Italian Italian(s) may refer to: * Anything of, from, or related to the people of Italy over the centuries ** Italians, a Romance ethnic group related to or simply a citizen of the Italian Republic or Italian Kingdom ** Italian language, a Romance languag ...
comedy Comedy is a genre of dramatic works intended to be humorous or amusing by inducing laughter, especially in theatre, film, stand-up comedy, television, radio, books, or any other entertainment medium. Origins Comedy originated in ancient Greec ...
film, written and directed by
Paolo Virzì Paolo Virzì (; born 4 March 1964) is an Italian film director, writer and producer. Early life and work Virzì was born in Livorno, Italy, in 1964, as the son of a Sicilian police officer in the Carabinieri and a former singer. After spendin ...
.


Cast

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Edoardo Gabbriellini Edoardo Gabbriellini (born 16 July 1975) is an Italian actor, screenwriter, and director. Life and career Born in Livorno, at 18 years old Gabbriellini was chosen by Paolo Virzì to star in his film ''Ovosodo''. For his performance he won the ...
: Piero Mansani *
Nicoletta Braschi Nicoletta Braschi (; born 19 April 1960) is an Italian actress and producer, best known for her work with her husband, actor and director Roberto Benigni. Life and career Born in Cesena, Braschi studied in Rome's Academy of Dramatic Arts wh ...
: prof. Giovanna Fornari *
Claudia Pandolfi Claudia Pandolfi (born 17 November 1974) is an Italian actress. Life and career Claudia Pandolfi was born in Rome, the daughter of the Chief executive officer, CEO of the Laura Biagiotti Fashion House.Giorgio Dell’Arti, Massimo Parrini. ''Cat ...
: Susy Susini * Marco Cocci: Tommaso Paladini * Regina Orioli: Lisa *
Barbara Scoppa Barbara may refer to: People * Barbara (given name) * Barbara (painter) (1915–2002), pseudonym of Olga Biglieri, Italian futurist painter * Barbara (singer) (1930–1997), French singer * Barbara Popović (born 2000), also known mononymously a ...
: mother of Piero *
Paolo Ruffini Paolo Ruffini (22 September 1765 – 10 May 1822) was an Italian mathematician and philosopher. Education and career By 1788 he had earned university degrees in philosophy, medicine/surgery and mathematics. His works include developments in a ...
: Gargani


See also

* List of Italian films of 1997


References


External links

* * 1997 films Italian comedy films Venice Grand Jury Prize winners Films directed by Paolo Virzì Films set in Livorno 1997 comedy films 1990s Italian films Films scored by Carlo Virzì {{1990s-Italy-comedy-film-stub