In 2018 the French actor and director Dany Boonfamous for films Down in the North And Superchondriac – Laughing is good for your healthmade the film I present yours again (Italian title of La ch’tite famillethat is to say The little family). It is a comedy that deals with the theme of one’s origins and the clash with certain cultural differences. An Italian remake of this great success was then made in 2022, with its profound adherence to the social panorama of our country: Almost orphaned (review here), directed by Umberto Carteni (Divorce in Las Vegas, The second chance).
In the wake of the very famous welcome to the South, the film therefore retraces the stereotypes between North and South, but placing the blood family at the center of its story as well as the distortion that leads to moving away from one’s origins and losing one’s identity. Between misunderstandings, extremely comical situations and feelings that pervade the entire story Almost orphaned has established itself as one of the most popular titles of its genre of its year. To enrich it, there is a cast of great performers, but also suggestive locations that take the viewer from North to South.
For those looking for a valid comedy capable of offering valid food for thought on Italian identity, this is therefore a film not to be missed, which can now be rediscovered thanks to its television broadcast. In this article, we will therefore delve into some of the main curiosities relating to Almost orphaned. By continuing to read here it will be possible to find further details relating to the plotto the cast of actors and at location where the filming took place. Finally, the main ones will also be listed streaming platforms containing the film in their catalogue.
The plot and cast of Almost orphaned
The protagonists of the film are Valentine And Constance, husband and wife who live in Milan and have founded a very famous brand in the world of design. Valentino, of Apulian origins, has progressively cut ties with his family, to the point of declaring himself an orphan and changing his surname. However, his family, colorful and numerous, will try to reconnect with him by suddenly showing up in Milan. When a sudden accident makes Valentino forget everything that happened to him after the age of 20, it will truly be an opportunity for him to rediscover his origins and the world around him.
To play Valentino in Almost orphaned there is the actor Riccardo Scamarciowhile his wife Costanza is played by the actress Victoria Puccini. The actors complete the cast Antonio Gerardi in the role of Nicola e Grazia Schiavone in Lulu’s. Instead, they find themselves playing Valentino’s parents Adriano Pappalardo And Nuncia Schiano. Also present in the film is the radio presenter Ema Stokholmawith the role of Madame Gignac. Bebo Stortihowever, plays the Milanese manager Sergio, while the actor Paolo Sassanelli plays Pino.
The locations of the film: here’s where it was filmed
Shot between Milan And Monopoliesin Puglia, Almost orphaned it therefore contrasts the metropolis with the more natural environment of the countryside. As regards the first of these two environments, we find the headquarters of the “Chromavis” company specialized in the production of cosmetics, located in Offanengo (CR), where the offices of the “Vale Rocco” architecture firm were rebuilt. Then there are the MUDEC – Museum of Cultures, in the Porta Genova district, where the filming of a very important event for the protagonist was carried out. Another location is that of the so-called “vertical forest”.
The building, the object of ridicule in the film, is representative of a new biodiversity architecture, built in Gae Aulenti squarein the area New door. The shots of Valentino and Costanza’s ultra-modern apartment were filmed here. The famous ones are also present Navigli of Milan, where Costanza walks with Valentino in the hope that he remembers their first kiss. Great protagonist of Almost orphanedhowever, it is there Masseria of Valentino’s family. This is found in the Cisternino countryside (BR). Also present is the aforementioned city of Monopoliesof which different environments are shown.
The trailer of Almost orphaned and where to see the film in streaming and on TV
You can benefit from Almost orphaned thanks to its presence on some of the most popular streaming platforms on the internet today. This is in fact available in the Rakuten TV, Apple TV and Prime Video catalogs. To see it, once you have chosen the reference platform, simply rent the single film or sign up for a general subscription. You will thus be able to watch it in total comfort and at excellent video quality. The film is also present in the television schedule of Thursday 25 April at 9.30pm On the canal Rai 1.
