Checco Zalone — Sole A Catinelle [portable]

Checco Zalone taught an entire generation that sometimes, the bravest thing you can do is look directly at the sun—and then immediately regret it. So, the next time you are at the beach or the pool, remember: wear your sunglasses. Not to look cool, but to avoid becoming a real-life Sole a Catinelle meme.

The narrative of Sole a catinelle is deceptively simple, built on a classic comedic premise: a promise made under duress. Checco, a high-octane vacuum cleaner salesman living in Northern Italy, promises his brilliant son, Nicolò, a dream vacation if the boy gets a straight-A report card. Checco assumes the goal is impossible. When Nicolò delivers a flawless report card, Checco is forced to honor his word despite being completely broke due to his own reckless financial decisions and the crushing weight of the Eurozone economic crisis. checco zalone sole a catinelle

The film opens with factory closures and job losses. It addresses the anxiety of the youth who fear they will have fewer opportunities than their parents. Checco Zalone taught an entire generation that sometimes,