Underplayed Gems

Ratataplan (1979)

Ratataplan poster
Directed by
Maurizio Nichetti
Genre
comedy film
Country
Italy
Runtime
1h 35m
Rated
U
Rating
6.9 of 10 from 35 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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The catalogue in 3D

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How it feels

A man tries to survive a series of absurd situations in a world that often feels chaotic and unfair. The film follows his mishaps as he encounters odd characters and strange events.

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What happens

Ratataplan is a 1979 Italian low budget comedy film directed, written by and starring Maurizio Nichetti. The film turned out to be highly successful, launching Nichetti's career and earning him a Silver Ribbon for Best New Director. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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