Rimini: Rimini (1987)
Interestingly, while the film is named after and set in Rimini, many scenes were actually filmed elsewhere, including Ostia near Rome and the Italia in miniatura Park .
Released during the height of Italy's "summer movie" craze, Rimini Rimini captured the "Vitelloni" phenomenon—the carefree, lounging existence associated with the Adriatic Riviera. Rimini Rimini (1987)
In modern retrospectives, the film is often noted for its "reprehensible" and raunchy humor, which may not align with contemporary sensibilities, particularly a controversial scene involving a young boy. Interestingly, while the film is named after and
(1987) is a cult classic Italian anthology comedy that serves as a vibrant, albeit often raunchy, snapshot of the 1980s Adriatic summer culture. Directed by the legendary Sergio Corbucci , known for his influential Spaghetti Westerns like Django , the film trades dusty trails for the sun-drenched beaches of Rimini, Italy . A Coastal Anthology of Chaos (1987) is a cult classic Italian anthology comedy
The film boasts an ensemble of Italian comedy icons from the era, including Paolo Villaggio , Serena Grandi , and Maurizio Micheli . Serena Grandi, in particular, delivers one of the film's most memorable (and scandalous) scenes involving a seductive dance on a pool table.
Its success led to a sequel, Rimini Rimini - Un anno dopo (One Year Later), released in 1988 and directed by Sergio’s brother, Bruno Corbucci .
While specific plots vary in tone, they generally revolve around themes of deception, infidelity, and the pursuit of romance. For instance, one storyline features a man pretending to be gay to get closer to a beautiful woman, while another involves a loan shark unwittingly funding his wife's extramarital affair.