Viva l'Italia is a 2012 Italian comedy film directed and co-written by . The film is a satirical look at Italian politics and family dynamics, centered on a corrupt politician who suddenly loses the ability to lie. Plot Overview
: The film was written by Massimiliano Bruno and Edoardo Maria Falcone .
as Riccardo Spagnolo : A dedicated but overlooked doctor.
as Susanna Spagnolo : An aspiring actress struggling with a speech impediment. Rocco Papaleo as Tony . Production and Themes
The story follows , a powerful and dishonest politician who has built his career on deceit. After suffering a stroke during a session with a showgirl, he experiences brain damage to the part of his brain that controls inhibitions. As a result, he becomes incapable of lying and begins bluntly speaking his mind to everyone he encounters—including his colleagues, his rivals, and his three struggling children.
as Valerio Spagnolo : A son whose career has been built on his father's influence.