Andiamo a bere l’ultima
Things aren’t looking good for Carlobianchi and Doriano, both in their fifties: they’re almost broke. Since the 2008 financial crisis, the friends haven’t managed to pull off a lucrative scam. They’re waiting for the return of their old friend Genio, who hid the loot from a job before fleeing to Argentina. In the meantime, the men head to a bar, where they meet Giulio, a shy and somewhat lost architecture student. What starts as a “last drink” quickly turns into a chaotic, boozy trip through the Venetian countryside—a journey during which the fifty-somethings, with their unsolicited advice, hangovers, and wild memories, give Giulio a fresh perspective on life and love.
Andiamo a bere l’ultima is a melancholic, witty, and heartfelt ode to friendship, failures, and the art of getting lost one last time. With his tragicomic road movie, director Francesco Sossai warmly captures a changing world: from an older generation that must adapt to life in the post-crisis era to the ever-changing landscape of his youth. The result is a boozy odyssey that shows that sometimes you only truly move forward when you stray from the path for a moment. Andiamo a bere l’ultima premiered in Cannes and won eight David di Donatello Awards (the Italian film awards), including Best Film, Best Director, and Best Actor.
