Genre: Comedy

Language: Italian with English Subtitles

Director: Carlo Verdone

Cast: Carlo Verdone, Laura Chiatti, Anna Bonaiuto, Angela Finocchiaro

Released: 2010

Duration: 112 Minutes

Rating: M contains offensive language, sexual references & drug use

Distribution: Palace Films

He's back! Grossing three million Euros in only two days in Italy, writer-director Carlo Verdone also stars in the screwball comedy, 'Me, them and Lara'. He plays Carlo, a missionary in Africa who after ten years returns home hoping that the warmth and understanding of his family will help him overcome his spiritual crisis. But once back he is the ignored guest of what seems like a madhouse that is nothing like his fondly remembered childhood home.

Carlo's father Alberto (Sergio Fiorentini) is now married to his voluptuous minder; his sister Beatrice (Anna Bonaiuto), though a psychoanalyst, seems to be completely submerged in a sea of her own imaginary problems; and their bankrupt brother Luigi (Marco Giallini) is merrily hooked on more than just the volatile stock market. A twist of fate delivers the enigmatic and seductive Lara (the radiant Laura Chiatti) into their lives, triggering a series of mix-ups that the family must resolve.

Verdone's irony, humour and acting style have, over the years, developed a cult following in Italy. This is a must-see for all Verdone fans.