Reality Page #2

Synopsis: Luciano is a Neapolitan fishmonger who supplements his modest income by pulling off little scams together with his wife Maria. A likeable, entertaining guy, Luciano never misses an opportunity to perform for his customers and countless relatives. One day his family urge him to try out for Big Brother. In chasing this dream his perception of reality begins to change.
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Director(s): Matteo Garrone
Production: Oscilloscope Laboratories
  12 wins & 19 nominations.
 
IMDB:
6.8
Metacritic:
76
Rotten Tomatoes:
80%
R
Year:
2012
116 min
$44,768
Website
310 Views


- What position?

- Forward, in the D league.

From soccer to Big Brother?

Yes, you can earn more.

Not bad,

Thanks a lot, bye.

And now it's...

Enzo!

Good evening.

- Name?

- Mariarca.

- Last name?

- Tagliamonte.

- From Naples, right?

- Near Naples, Portici.

Why Big Brother?

- To be rich and famous.

- Finally someone sincere.

- Lucia what?

- Magnotta.

- Born in...?

- Naples.

- On...?

- 26 March 1935.

- Sign here.

- You'll land me in jail.

- Nothin' will happen.

- What could possibly happen?

We make the first three payments,

nothin' will happen.

What have you got to lose?

My pension.

It's the only thing

they can't take from you.

- It's what I live on.

- Don't worry!

People die of worry!

Excuse me.

Papa?

You gotta come, there's tryouts

for Big Brother, even Enzo's here.

I can't, I'm busy,

I'd love to, honest.

Talk to Martina.

Papa, come on,

these guys can't do a thing.

I don't know, I'm really busy.

Get off the phone!

Put Mommy on, please, I'm busy.

Maria, what should I do?

I'm busy.

Nah, don't come and don't worry,

I'll handle this.

Maria, get him here.

Leave him alone, he's working.

You decide,

what do you wanna do?

What's he say?

Make him come.

Okay.

We'll be waiting, love you.

What did he say?

He's coming.

Let's go over this:

I send the papers to the factory,

they check them,

and send you the robot,

you call us, we pick it up

and give you your money.

How about an advance?

- How?

- Dig in your pocket and pay me.

I can't, I don't have any money.

Don't worry.

Fine, I gotta trust you

but you don't trust me?

If the robot doesn't come

what can I do?

If it comes and you give me nothing?

Do I whack you?

Don't give me the robot.

- I'll crack your skull with the robot.

- Just relax.

Be quick about it.

Don't forget to call us.

Geppina, ma'am, come in.

How are you?

I brought this poor soul,

let's give her a contract.

Geppina, I know you but,

no offense, ma'am...

- Is it okay with her?

- No problem.

She knows how it works?

- Okay, what's your name?

- Tucci Anna.

I'm here, Luciano's here.

- They've worn me out.

- I got held up.

Come here, what's this face?

Maria, I'm leaving,

I've got a headache.

- I'm tired out.

- Three hours.

They took it all down,

you can't audition now.

Why not?

Think I give up that easy?

What's wrong, sweetie?

That's my girl!

Want me to try out?

Can I always

have that smile if I do?

Okay, I'll show you.

Give me a kiss.

Enzo's there.

Be happy, why the long face?

Guys, a little faster please.

Don't push.

Everyone will get a shot.

Remember me, at La Sonrisa?

- No.

- Three weeks ago.

Tatiana, would you...

For my daughter.

Make it fast, guys.

Would you also...

for my son Vincenzo.

Dressed as a drag queen,

I played your girlfriend.

Blue wig... You remember?

Yeah, I remember.

I'm starting to remember.

I came to do a tryout

but it's all packed up.

It's been a crazy day...

You have to talk to the organizers

at that table there

and on the other side.

I don't organize these things,

tryouts were this afternoon,

they don't last all night.

I know, I'm asking a favor.

What can I tell you?

It's for my kids,

you must have a niece or nephew,

you know when they pester you.

Specially Alessandra, look at her,

she pulls your heartstrings.

Papa, you got here late...

"Want to bet I get a tryout?"

"Show me."

Even faking it,

we can put a camera there.

I don't really care.

- Okay?

- Not really.

Get Beppe for me?

Guys, step back a little, it's hot.

Beppe, a favor, for this guy here,

he's good, worth it.

I know, it's breaking the rules,

but if we could audition him.

- Can you?

- If the camera's still around.

- It might be worth it.

- Get on the platform.

Never give up!

What the f***'s that mean?

Bring the camera for an audition.

- Your name again?

- Luciano.

- Last name?

- Ciotola.

- Where are you from?

- Naples.

- What do you do in life?

- I sell fish.

I run a fish stand.

- How come Big Brother?

- My kids pushed me.

If it works out,

so much the better...

Yes, hello, what is it?

Sure, of course.

In Rome? Sure, of course.

When, more or less?

Yes, I can go to Rome.

Alright, thank you.

So you'll let me know.

Okay, fine, goodbye.

They called me from Big Brother,

just now.

We're going to Rome

for an audition.

- Can I come in?

- Ma?

- Hello.

- Hi, Grandma.

I brought sausages

with broccoli, eggplant,

macaroni omelet.

I'll put it all in containers.

You look good, stop.

You've been at this all morning!

Of course, I have to decide

what to wear!

I'll wear my green pants,

you wear your white ones.

- And on top 7

- Something that matches me.

Mary, I don't know.

Wait.

This one's light, if we walk a lot

it won't stick to you

and looks good on you.

- I'm Luciano Ciotola.

- Here to see...?

Beppe Arena.

Have a seat,

we'll take you inside in a moment.

Thank you.

May I sit down?

Follow me, folks, we're going inside.

Where are the auditions?

- Follow me, you'll see.

- Not there.

They're taking me that way,

see you later.

I made a huge one before.

- Well '?

- All set.

I did like you said,

it was good advice.

I told them everything,

even about the past.

I'm still a little...

It was really terrific.

A psychologist helped me,

he began asking me questions...

you wanna know?

I started talking...

- Good for you, well done.

- We'll let you know.

That's the psychologist.

- Which one?

- This short guy here.

He helped me, he pushed me to talk.

You know, when I get going,

there's no holding me back.

The most incredible thing is

everybody else took 5-10 minutes,

and they kept me an hour!

I was awesome!

I said things

I never even told my Pa.

It was really amazing.

I bet they're still talking about me.

They said "Stop, that's just fine".

They looked at me like this.

- Stunned?

- Yeah, like this.

I shocked them.

Let's go, girls.

Papa said he'd do the tryout

and he did, see?

Yes, it was a real live tryout.

I blew them away!

They didn't say so,

but it's a sure thing.

Put Ma on.

You just can't imagine,

I shocked them.

They were stunned,

didn't say a word.

Put Aunt Rosaria on.

Auntie, you can't imagine!

Auntie, you gotta go on TV too!

Congratulations, lots and lots I.

Thanks a million.

Here you go, all the best.

I'm giving fish away today.

Don't worry.

Luciano's crazy this morning,

he's givin' fish away!

- Congratulations, are you happy?

- Thanks.

Did they call?

The call's comin' here,

the call's comin' there...

This is your last coffee

before you're famous.

- You're already in?

- In my head, yeah.

That's all?

I think more than that.

Vittorio, I always believed it.

Me too, but...

I always said, what are you?

- Somethin' else.

- Yeah, really somethin' else.

- And I believe in you.

- Me too.

Doesn't he belong in the House?

Once I'm in, will you organize

a fan club here?

Vittorio,

what did I say this morning?

- Exactly that.

- I'll handle it.

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