Baciato dalla fortuna

Gaetano is a divorced traffic cop dating a glamorous, exuberant woman who lives large and expects the world to keep up. He wants to propose, but his pockets are thin and debts pile up, including alimony and other obligations that weigh on him. The life he imagines for the two of them feels out of reach as he fights to maintain his dignity and a sense of normalcy. Then an improbable event shakes his world, changing the rules of the game and plunging him into a comic whirl of choices, missteps, and consequences. The tone shifts between brisk farce and social satire as Gaetano tries to juggle money worries, pride, and the opinions of those around him.

Directed by Paolo Costella, the 2011 Italian comedy unfolds from an original script credited to Edoardo Bechis, Antonio Guerriero and Gianluca Bomprezzi. The cast centers on Vincenzo Salemme as Gaetano, with Asia Argento and Nicole Grimaudo among the support. Salemme brings warmth and streetwise humor, Argento adds exuberance and mischief, and Grimaudo adds nuance to the romance. The ensemble delivers a familiar Italian comedy energy through lively exchanges.

Box office data for this film aren't widely published, reflecting a modest release and limited international exposure. There isn't a readily available worldwide gross to cite.

As of now there aren't any major award nominees or wins for Baciato dalla fortuna. It has no widely documented accolades, though some Italian outlets offered modest praise for the cast.

Reception has been mixed with critics praising the brisk pacing and energetic performances from Salemme and Argento, while others find the humor uneven. The film skewers money pressure and social climbing, using farce to explore how wealth reshapes loyalty and choice. The humor leans on misunderstandings and timing, with a rotating cast of characters pushing Gaetano toward impulsive choices and comic chaos.