The King of Laughter
133 min
2021
Published on, 2 months ago
The King of Laughter
133 min
2021
Published on, 2 months ago
In early 20th-century Naples, a theatrical parody lands beloved thespian and playwright Eduardo Scarpetta in court, facing a malicious lawsuit that could compromise his freedom of expression and the economic security of his extended family—including his son's, young Eduardo De Filippo.
court case
theater play
biography
playwright
theatre company
courtroom drama
family portrait
freedom of expression
theatre history
belle epoque
comedic geniuses
