Bread and Chocolate

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Steve C 02/04/2023 Funny and poignant film about an Italian immigrant trying to survive working odd jobs in Switzerland. There are moments of slapstick followed by scenes of heartbreak; the chicken coop scene will have you laughing one moment, then almost bring you to tears (the Bizet Sinfonia score is unforgettable!). See more 01/18/2016 Wonderful comedy/tragedy of an Italian's experience in Switzerland See more 07/26/2015 A dramatic comedy. Typical Italian. It will make you laugh sometimes but not a lot. See more 02/05/2015 a gem of a picture Way back in 1985, my then girlfriend insists I watch a movie playing on television. As it was the beginning of our relationship, I consented. And I was amazed how much I loved it. Not just because I'm 2nd generation Italian and a raging closet Marxist, and not just because I laughed harder than I ever had or ever have since (just wait for the chicken coop scene), but mostly because this is a poignant (ridiculously funny and terribly sad) movie about cultural identity, envy and the struggle for personal fulfilment. What surprises me is how difficult this movie is to find. Until recently, I've only since seen it in VHS without English subs at a video store in Little Italy. Finally this year I found a DVD rip on the web. I watched it again to see how it holds up. While there is a bit of sentimental drag in parts, it's still a gem of a picture and still holds up after 37 years. Nino Manfredi was marvellous. Anna Karina was sublime. The plot was wildly adventurous. The illegal immigrant experience is just as relevant. And the chicken coop scene still had me LMAO. You'll love it. See more 10/25/2012 I feel like I missed many cultural references and so I don't quite find it as funny as it's supposed to be. See more 07/30/2010 È una commedia all'italiana in piena regola (ironica e crudele), che offre l'occasione per riflettere sulle vessazioni subite dai nostri connazionali in paesi trogloditici come la svizzera. Un'altra grande interpretazione di Nino Manfredi. See more Read all reviews

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