Nothing Left to Do But Cry
dir. Roberto Benigni · 1984
Life is a series of unexpected events that challenge our understanding of ourselves and the world around us.
Feature
Time Travel & Paradox
Mood
Comedic / Whimsical
Look
vibrant and exaggerated historical settings
Structure
episodic with interconnected comedic vignettes
Plot
Two 20th-century friends accidentally stumble into the year 1492, where they meet a charming teen and try to alter history.
Why watch
"Nothing Left to Do But Cry" invites viewers on a delightful journey through time, blending whimsical comedy with a playful examination of history. With absurd encounters and charming protagonists, this film is a lighthearted adventure that challenges the very fabric of fate.
Cultural context
Italian cinema of the 1980srise of comedic fantasyexploration of European historyinfluence of Neorealism