My Friends Act II
A bittersweet comedy where laughter masks the creeping shadow of mortality. Aging pranksters wage a rebellious, irreverent war against time in wintery Florence, proving that a youthful spirit can survive even a decaying body.
My Friends Act II
My Friends Act II

Amici miei - Atto II°

22 December 1982 Italy 130 min ⭐ 7.6 (360)
Director: Mario Monicelli
Cast: Ugo Tognazzi, Adolfo Celi, Gastone Moschin, Renzo Montagnani, Philippe Noiret
Comedy
The Inevitability of Aging and Mortality Male Bonding and Brotherhood Cynicism as a Coping Mechanism Rebellion Against Bourgeois Norms

My Friends Act II - Movie Quotes

Memorable Quotes

Tarapio tapioco come se fosse antani, la supercazzola prematurata con dominus vobiscum blinda?

— Lello Mascetti

Context:

Mascetti uses this rapid-fire string of gibberish to completely baffle a priest, Don Angelo Bernocchi, during a religious procession.

Meaning:

This is the ultimate evolution of the supercazzola, blending pseudo-religious Latin with utter nonsense. It highlights Mascetti's total irreverence toward the Church.

Ahi ahi ahi! Ci troviamo di fronte ad un tipico caso di defecazio isterica, si ha la chiara e netta sensazione di defecare, ma non esce nulla. Bisogna operare subito!

— Professor Sassaroli

Context:

Sassaroli says this to a loan shark, convincing the perfectly healthy man that he requires an immediate, invasive emergency surgery.

Meaning:

It demonstrates Sassaroli's sadistic use of his medical authority to terrify innocent people for his own amusement and the benefit of the group.

Che cos'è il genio? È fantasia, intuizione, colpo d'occhio e velocità d'esecuzione.

— Guido Necchi

Context:

The phrase is used to describe the instantaneous, flawless execution of a perfectly timed prank, solidifying their mischief as acts of genius.

Meaning:

This quote serves as the thesis statement for the group's pranks, elevating their childish antics to the level of high art and intellectual brilliance.