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The Absurd Story of Gialappa’s Band
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Directed by Walter Veltroni. With Marco Santin, Giorgio Gherarducci, Carlo Taranto.
65/100
TMDB RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Forty years after their beginnings on the frequencies of Radio Popolare, Gialappa’s Band retraces its professional history in a film directed by Walter Veltroni.With his attentive and original perspective, the director takes us through four decades of comedy, invention, and irony, recounting the journey of Giorgio Gherarducci, Marco Santin, and Carlo Taranto, three leading figures who revolutionized the language of entertainment in Italy. L’assurda storia della Gialappa’s Band explores the creative universe of the legendary trio and the mark left by their unique brand of comedy, capable of transcending generations and becoming an integral part of Italian popular culture.
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TMDB RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTForty years after their beginnings on the frequencies of Radio Popolare, Gialappa’s Band retraces its professional history in a film directed by Walter Veltroni.With h…
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MoviHero lists October 22, 2026 as the release date for The Absurd Story of Gialappa’s Band. Walter Veltroni is the listed director. The listed cast includes Marco Santin as Himself, Giorgio Gherarducci as Himself, Carlo Taranto as Himself, Michele Foresta as Himself.
Release dateOctober 22, 2026
GenresDocumentary
DirectorWalter Veltroni
CastMarco Santin as Himself, Giorgio Gherarducci as Himself, Carlo Taranto as Himself, Michele Foresta as Himself
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The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 4/10: a more patient pace.
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The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
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The emotional-impact estimate is 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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TMDB: 65/100 (6.5/10) from 1 votes. Updated Oct 21, 2026.
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Pacing4/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required6/10
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