description Il sorpasso Overview
Il sorpasso is a 1962 Italian film directed by Dino Risi, starring Vittorio Gassman, Jean-Louis Trintignant, and Catherine Spaak. The comedy-drama explores a road trip undertaken by the three characters, recognized as a key example of *commedia all'italiana*. It was selected for preservation by Italy’s Ministry of Cultural Heritage due to its significance in Italian cinematic history.
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info Il sorpasso Specifications
| Country | Italy |
| Year | 1962 |
help Il sorpasso FAQ
Who directed Il sorpasso and who stars in it?
Il sorpasso was directed by Dino Risi and released in 1962. Its two central performers are Vittorio Gassman as Bruno Cortona and Jean-Louis Trintignant as Roberto Mariani.
Why is Il sorpasso considered a key commedia all'italiana film?
It mixes broad comedy with social criticism and a darker ending, which is typical of the best commedia all'italiana films. The road trip through Italy also captures the economic boom period of the early 1960s.
What does the title Il sorpasso mean?
The Italian title refers to overtaking or passing another vehicle. That fits the film's reckless driving, Bruno's impulsive personality, and the movie's larger theme of postwar Italy speeding forward.
Is Il sorpasso more like a road comedy or a drama?
It starts as a loose road comedy about two mismatched men on a summer drive. By the end, Dino Risi turns the 1962 film into a much sharper drama about carelessness, class, and consequences.
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