Alberto Sordi

The 1952 directorial debut of Italian legend Federico Fellini featuring his future wife, Giulietta Masina. The White Sheik tells the story of a newlywed couple’s honeymoon that turns into disaster when the virginal bride runs away in search of the eponymous hero, a soap-opera actor who fulfils her naïve romantic ideals. A light hearted, timeless comedy, and satire on glamour and illusion, The White Sheik is one of Fellini’s most accessible films, yet contains hints of the surrealist elements he was to develop in his later work.

Rome, Year of our Lord 1809. The Pope Pius VII with his cardinals and ministers manages both temporal and spiritual power of the Papal States in Italy. The Marquis Onofrio del Grillo is one of his favorites, but even the worst of all the nobility. He's a good-natured, clever and women-loving man who is always inventing stories and cracking all types of jokes.

Directed by Dino Risi, this dark comedy stars Alberto Sordi as a delusional entrepreneur married to a wealthy, sharp-tongued businesswoman, played by Franca Valeri. When he plots to eliminate her, absurdity ensues. A biting satire on ambition and gender roles in postwar Italy, Il Vedovo remains a landmark of commedia all’italiana with unforgettable performances.

Directed by Luigi Zampa, this poignant romantic comedy stars Alberto Sordi as Amedeo, a lonely Italian emigrant in Australia who seeks a proper wife through a matrimonial ad. When Claudia Cardinale arrives, fiery and free-spirited, their cultural clash ignites both conflict and affection. A beloved gem of Italian cinema, it explores immigration, tradition, and unexpected love with humor and heart.

Directed by Ettore Scola, this acclaimed 1968 adventure-comedy follows a Roman businessman (Alberto Sordi) who ventures into Africa to find his missing brother-in-law, played by Nino Manfredi. A surreal and satirical odyssey that critiques colonialism and modern alienation.

Directed by Luigi Filippo D'Amico and starring Alberto Sordi, this sharp 1970 comedy follows a conservative man who unexpectedly inherits a chaotic football team. As he fumbles with players, fans, and tactics, personal transformation ensues. A satirical gem that skewers sports culture, provincial politics, and masculine identity in postwar Italy.

In Mario Costa’s 1957 comedy, Alberto Sordi and Nino Taranto play two scheming relatives who go to absurd lengths to claim an inheritance from a wealthy American uncle. Their dreams of riches lead to comic twists and revealing truths. A lively farce about greed and delusion, the film captures the spirit of Italy's postwar boom and features Sordi in one of his early standout roles.

Alberto Sordi stars in this 1955 comedy directed by Luigi Filippo D'Amico. A struggling music teacher discovers his young student has a rare baritone voice, sparking a hilarious journey through fame, greed, and ambition. With sharp satire on the entertainment world, Sordi’s performance brings warmth and comic brilliance to this gem of Italian cinema.

Sabotage efforts damage an international air race.