''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
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* 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
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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
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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
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Marco Cocci: Tommaso Paladini
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Regina Orioli: Lisa
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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
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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
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List of Italian films of 1997
References
External links
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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
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