# Nothing Left to Do But Cry (1984)

> Two bickering modern Italians stumble into Renaissance history and turn time travel into a joyous parade of anachronistic mischief.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/16728

## Facts

- Runtime: 112 min
- Genres: Comedy, Fantasy
- Director: Massimo Troisi, Roberto Benigni
- Cast: Massimo Troisi, Roberto Benigni, Amanda Sandrelli, Iris Peynado, Carlo Monni, Livia Venturini, Paolo Bonacelli, Nicola Morelli
- TMDB rating: 7.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087814/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, irreverent, whimsical, lazy sunday, group comedy night

## Synopsis

A whimsical journey through time leads to unexpected encounters and hilarity.

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