# André Is an Idiot (2026)

> A terminally ill advertising provocateur turns candid self-documentation, absurdist humor, and stop-motion fantasy into a defiant celebration of being alive.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/7388295

## Facts

- Runtime: 87 min
- Genres: Documentary
- Director: Tony Benna
- Cast: André Ricciardi, Lee Einhorn, Janice Ricciardi
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt34963034/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: irreverent, heartfelt, playful, reflective viewing, documentary night

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