Released in May 2023,About My Father is a family comedy directed by Laura Terruso. The film stars stand-up comedian Sebastian Maniscalco and the legendary Robert De Niro, in a story of culture shock between a modest Italian-American family and a wealthy, eccentric American in-laws. With its offbeat humor and awkward situations, the film explores the tensions and misunderstandings that arise during memorable family encounters. My Father and I will be available on Prime Video from October 31, 2024.
Sebastian (Sebastian Maniscalco), an Italian-American from a modest family, is encouraged by his fiancée Ellie (Leslie Bibb) to invite her father, Salvo(Robert De Niro), to meet his in-laws for an extended weekend. Salvo, a hairdresser of Sicilian descent, is proud of his roots and modest lifestyle. In contrast, Ellie's family is wealthy and eccentric, living in a lavish mansion where luxury is omnipresent.
The culture clash between pragmatic, straightforward Salvo and Ellie's elitist American family leads to a series of hilarious and embarrassing situations. While Sebastian desperately tries to maintain harmony, his efforts are constantly sabotaged by his father's well-meaning clumsiness. This weekend, which was supposed to bring the two families closer together, quickly turns into a series of misunderstandings and funny moments, revealing the profound differences between their respective worlds.
My Father and I appeals to audiences looking for light, family-friendly comedies, where the humor is based on cultural awkwardness and complex family relationships. Fans of Robert De Niro in comic roles, such as My Father-in-Law and Me, or culture shock films like Father of the Bride, will find My Father and Me a refreshingly entertaining comedy.
The film's originality lies in its exploration of cultural differences, in particular between deep-rooted Italian traditions and the modern, liberal customs of a well-to-do American family. The contrast between Sebastian Maniscalco, whose humor is based on observing small, everyday annoyances, and Robert De Niro, who plays a protective, old-fashioned father, creates a funny, endearing dynamic. The film also tackles universal themes such asintegrating into a new family, the clash of social classes and discovering other people's traditions, while remaining light and humorous.
Available on Prime Video from October 31, 2024, My Father and I is a laugh-out-loud family comedy featuring irresistible performances by Robert De Niro and Sebastian Maniscalco. Between awkward situations and tender moments, this film offers an amusing reflection on culture shock and father-son relationships in a family setting. An ideal film for a relaxing evening of laughter.
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