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Ettore Scola
Ettore Scola

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Pif
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    Speaking of serious things by making you laugh has always been the characteristic of Ettore Scola’s cinematic style. With the same intent, his daughters Paola and Silvia, using Pif’s verve as an interviewer, retrace their father’s career.

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    2015-10-18

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    5.5

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    2.8 starts
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    Italiano

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