Il Sorpasso / The Easy Life (Italy/ 1962/ Italian with English subtitles/ 108 mins) Wri. Dino Risi, Ettore Scola, Ruggero Maccari. Dir. Dino Risi. The film will be introduced by acclaimed author, Jhumpa Lahiri. A landmark of Italian commedia all’italiana that follows an impulsive road trip between Bruno, a brash and pleasure-seeking man, and Roberto, a shy law student, during a summer holiday in Italy. What begins as a light, humorous journey gradually reveals deeper contrasts in values and culminates in a powerful and unexpected turn, offering a sharp commentary on recklessness, masculinity, and the social transformations of Italy’s economic boom. Collab. Italian Embassy Cultural Centre. Entry by registration.
