Mario Monicelli

Mario Monicelli (1915–2010) was an Italian film director and a leading figure of commedia all'italiana. Active from 1935, he is best known for ensemble comedies that blend satire and melancholy.

Frequent themes in reviews: ensemble casts, satirical portraits of Italian society, a mixture of humour and melancholy. Regular collaborators and performers mentioned across reviews include screenwriters Age & Scarpelli and actors such as Alberto Sordi, Vittorio Gassman and Ugo Tognazzi.

DeBaser reviews present Mario Monicelli as a master of Italian comedy who mixes satire and tenderness. Critics praise his ensemble approach, social commentary and bittersweet endings. Key films discussed include I Soliti Ignoti, La Grande Guerra and Amici miei.

For:Fans of classic Italian cinema, students of film, readers of DeBaser