- Genre
- Comedy
- Year
- 1976
- Runtime
- 1h50
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The Second Tragic Fantozzi
Endless misfortune, timeless laughs with Fantozzi's trials.
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Synopsis
"The Second Tragic Fantozzi" (Il secondo tragico Fantozzi), released in 1976, is an iconic Italian comedy film featuring Paolo Villaggio reprising his beloved role as Ugo Fantozzi, the hapless and perpetually unlucky accountant. The film continues to explore Fantozzi's daily misadventures and social misfortunes with a satirical lens aimed at the absurdities of office life and the Italian middle-class experience of the 1970s. Through a series of comic sketches, Fantozzi faces the relentless indignities of his workplace, struggles with his relationship woes, and navigates a world filled with eccentric characters. Its humor, tinged with both slapstick and dark comedy, captures the universal struggle of the common man against bureaucratic and societal absurdities.
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Reviews
Critics and audiences alike have praised "The Second Tragic Fantozzi" for its sharp social satire and the remarkable performance of Paolo Villaggio, who brings depth and humanity to the comedic character of Fantozzi. The film holds a commendable IMDb rating of 7.7/10, reflecting favorability among viewers. Reviews often highlight Villaggio’s skill in balancing physical comedy with a subtle commentary on the frustrations of daily life in corporate environments. While the movie may rely on episodic sketches that some find uneven, its core humor resonates well across cultural lines. Film critics from Italian cinema retrospectives have lauded it as a classic in the genre of commedia all'italiana, noting its influential role in shaping Italian comedy films. Some reviewers, however, mention that contemporary audiences might find the style of humor dated or repetitive, but overall, "The Second Tragic Fantozzi" remains a beloved cult classic that deftly combines comedy with social critique.
