The Icicle Thief

In Maurizio Nichetti's inventive satirical comedy, the director is invited as a guest on a television show to present a screening of his neo-realist masterpiece 'The Icicle Thief'. However, his journey down memory lane takes an unexpected turn when the film is constantly disrupted by loud, flashy commercials that starkly contrast with the black and white narrative. Nichetti's frustration reaches new heights as a power cut in the studio leads to a surreal collision of reality and advertising: a glamorous model finds herself entangled with an unemployed pauper, while his wife is magically transported into a world of consumerist bliss. In this absurd situation, Nichetti must navigate between two very different worlds to restore order. This movie explores themes of nostalgia, contrasting lifestyles and the ever-present influence of advertising in our society through an engaging blend of humor and social commentary.