Marisa Merlini

Directed by Ugo Tognazzi, who also stars as a naïve man caught in a web of opportunistic women and shady dealings. This 1961 satirical comedy reflects on masculinity, ambition, and social hypocrisy in postwar Italy. Tognazzi’s comedic timing shines in a story that blends irony and farce, offering a sharp commentary on the illusions of modern success.