Tutta colpa di Freud
Directed by Paolo Genovese
- comedy
The story
Francesco is a psychoanalyst grappling with three hopeless causes: a bookseller in love with a book thief, a lesbian hell-bent on becoming straight after a heartbreak, and an 18-year-old in a relationship with a much older married man. Unfortunately, these patients are also his three beloved daughters!
What it’s like
Warm Roman interiors in soft, even daylight, with the camera mostly staying put in tidy apartments, a consulting room and a family kitchen, so the comedy lives in faces and timing rather than flashy movement. The palette is domestic and muted: wood, linen, the pale glow of a crowded table, the occasional burst of colour from a stylish outfit. Sound is light and conversational, with bright pop-era Italian songs and a sprightly score that keeps the mood buoyant even when the talk turns raw. Vibe: cozy, chatty, affectionate, with a gentle wry bite. It suits a lazy weekend afternoon, a comfort rewatch, or an evening with friends who like talky ensemble comedies. The rhythm is brisk and dialogue-driven, with frequent cut-ins to sessions that stretch into sharp, funny confessions. Emotionally it is light but not hollow: a weary, lovable father slowly learns to see his daughters as adults, and each young woman's romantic mess gets a sympathetic, unhurried hearing. Intensity is low: some sexual talk and frank discussion of affairs, no violence, no gore, no real fear, and little cruelty beyond sharp verbal jabs. It is for people who want laughs, Italian charm and family warmth without anything heavy.
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