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Ugo Fantozzi (pronounced [ˈuːɡo fanˈtɔttsi]) is a fictional character, appearing in Italian literature and film, created by Paolo Villaggio.The character, initially part of Villaggio's television monologues, later became protagonist of a series of short stories published at first on newspapers, later in collections, which in turn inspired a successful film series starring Villaggio ...
Italian. Fantozzi is a 1975 Italian satirical cult film, based on 1971 novel of the same name [ it] in the saga of the unlucky Italian accountant employee Ugo Fantozzi, written and played by his creator Paolo Villaggio . The film is a parody of middle class workers of the 1970s, unhappy and frustrated at work and with family, and is known for ...
Aug 13, 2015 · During his career, Paolo Villaggio played the role of Fantozzi. A comical, weird, and quirky ordinary man. Italians loved it. Indeed, the character of Fantozzi represented the ordinary and everyday man. He was the comic symbol of Italians. “Sei un Fantozzi”. “You are a Fantozzi.”. Yes, this character was so inspiring and relatable that ...
- The revolution against 'shit' Battleship Potemkin. At Fantozzi's workplace, a new director and film buff forces his underlings to abandon the Italy-England football match at home and watch a six-hour director's cut of Battleship Potemkin.
- Casino slave for Count Semeranza. Old money factory director Count Semeranza takes on Fantozzi as a third-class valet and dogsbody for his Monte Carlo gambling trip.
- Coppa Cobram cycling nightmare. A recurring theme in Fantozzi: maniacal directors of the 'megaditta' (mega-company) whose model of masculinity is shaped by athletic events.
- Fantozzi's daughter is pregnant. Fantozzi's ape-like daughter (played by Plinio Fernando) confesses she is pregnant, so the Fantozzi couple set out to demand that her lover, a postal-worker Lothario called Loris Battachi, make amends and marry Mariangela.
Jul 10, 2017 · Fantozzi is a chronic loser, powerless against the twists of fate. In a way, his answer to the Hamletic doubt is: “I am, but it’s not enough”. Filini (Gigi Reder, left) and Calboni (Giuseppe Anatrelli, right) are two of the most memorable colleagues in Fantozzi’s office.
Jul 3, 2017 · TWEET SHARE. One of Italy’s most popular and respected actors and comedians, Paolo Villaggio, best known for his role as Ugo Fantozzi, died in Rome this morning at the age of 84, his daughter announced on Facebook. His death comes after he spent several days in hospital, Italian media reported.
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Paolo Villaggio, best known for his role as Ugo Fantozzi, died in Rome this morning at the age of 84.
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