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The Absurd Story of Gialappa’s Band
“A film about three lovable fools who made people laugh for years without ever showing themselves.”
★ 6.8/10 TMDB
2026-10-22
Forty years after their beginnings on the frequencies of Radio Popolare, Gialappa’s Band retraces its professional history in a film directed by Walter Veltroni.With his attentive and original perspective, the director takes us through four decades of comedy, invention, and irony, recounting the journey of Giorgio Gherarducci, Marco Santin, and Carlo Taranto, three leading figures who revolutionized the language of entertainment in Italy. L’assurda storia della Gialappa’s Band explores the creative universe of the legendary trio and the mark left by their unique brand of comedy, capable of transcending generations and becoming an integral part of Italian popular culture.
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Marco Santin
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Giorgio Gherarducci
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Carlo Taranto
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Michele Foresta
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Walter Veltroni
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Aldo Baglio
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Giovanni Storti
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Giacomo Poretti
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Fabio De Luigi
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Paola Cortellesi
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Marcello Cesena
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Gioele Dix
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