Italian film director best known for commedia all'italiana classics such as Il Sorpasso and I Mostri; frequently collaborated with actors Vittorio Gassman and Ugo Tognazzi and with screenwriters Age & Scarpelli.

Frequently worked with actors Vittorio Gassman and Ugo Tognazzi; several reviews highlight his role in defining commedia all'italiana and his social/satirical portrayals of Italy.

DeBaser's reviews treat Dino Risi as a central figure of commedia all'italiana. Il Sorpasso is repeatedly highlighted as his masterpiece and a landmark road movie. Other frequently discussed films include Una vita difficile, I Mostri and Profumo di donna. Reviews mix praise for performances (notably Gassman and Tognazzi) with critical takes on lesser works.

For:Fans of classic Italian cinema, students of film history, readers interested in commedia all'italiana

 Everything works perfectly in "Il Sorpasso."

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 The commedia all’italiana is the water of life, the vital sap on which (almost) the entire Italian cinema rests for at least three decades

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 This is a clever film.

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