Follemente (2025)

Follemente is an upcoming 2025 comedy film directed by Paolo Genovese, known for his ability to merge humor with introspective storytelling. This film takes viewers on a thought-provoking and humorous journey through the inner minds of its two central characters, Piero and Lara. As their paths cross, audiences are invited into the unseen world of their thoughts, revealing the inner voices, egos, and hidden emotions that quietly steer their everyday choices.

The story follows Piero, portrayed by Edoardo Leo, and Lara, played by Pilar Fogliati, as they navigate moments of joy, doubt, conflict, and unexpected self-discovery. Their inner dialogues are brought to life in surreal yet relatable scenes, blurring the line between reality and imagination. Supporting characters like Trilli, Scheggia, and Professore each play a role within this internal landscape, representing different facets of the protagonists’ personalities and conflicting instincts.

Written by Paolo Genovese, Isabella Aguilar, and Lucia Calamaro, the film combines witty dialogue with tender moments, reflecting on how inner fears, memories, and hopes shape human behavior. The narrative structure cleverly oscillates between the external world and the characters’ internal realms, offering both laughter and contemplation.

Follemente stands as a fresh entry in modern Italian cinema, using comedy not only to entertain but to comment on the complexities of the human mind and the universal experience of internal conflict.

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