Riccardo Milani

The Profile

Riccardo Milani is an Italian film director and screenwriter active since the 1990s. Known for socially aware comedies and dramas, he has directed Il posto dell'anima, Piano, solo, Benvenuto Presidente!, Scusate se esisto!, Come un gatto in tangenziale (and its sequel), Ma cosa ci dice il cervello and Un mondo a parte.

Italian movie director and screenwriter; active from the 1990s; works across comedy and drama; frequent collaborator with Paola Cortellesi and Antonio Albanese; notable films include Il posto dell'anima, Piano, solo, Benvenuto Presidente!, Scusate se esisto!, Come un gatto in tangenziale (and sequel), Ma cosa ci dice il cervello, Un mondo a parte.

Reviews cover three Riccardo Milani films with sharply different takes. Un mondo a parte is praised as a moving, life-affirming school story with striking nature shots and strong local young actors. Piano, solo is appreciated for performances (Kim Rossi Stuart, Jasmine Trinca) though some wish for deeper psychological focus. Ma cosa ci dice il cervello draws a scathing pan for unfunny gags, thin action, and weak direction.