Aldo Fabrizi

St. Francis of Assisi sends his followers into the world to spread God's word.

Roberto Rossellini's portrait of life under Nazi occupation remains remarkable for its sheer immediacy, tension and power. The film follows Manfredi (Marcello Pagliero), a partisan leader, as he attempts to evade the Gestapo by enlisting the help of Pina (Anna Magnani), fiancée of a fellow member of the resistance, and Don Pietro (Aldo Fabrizi), the priest due to oversee her marriage. Shot on the ravaged streets of the city and in the studio, Rome, Open City remains extraordinarily powerful to this day.

Directed by Mario Mattoli, this 1960 comedy stars Totò and Aldo Fabrizi as two stubborn fathers clashing over the engagement of their children. Their comedic rivalry, filled with clever dialogue and timeless gags, reflects generational tensions and family traditions in postwar Italy. A classic showdown between two giants of Italian cinema.