: Pierfrancesco "Checco" Zalone is an Apulian entrepreneur whose sushi restaurant in Spinazzola goes bankrupt after only one month.
: When civil war and terrorist attacks (ISIS) disrupt his new life, Checco is forced to migrate back toward Europe. Tolo Tolo (2020)
: He embarks on a dangerous stowaway trip on a migrant boat with his African friends, Idjaba and Oumar. However, instead of returning to Italy, he dreams of reaching Liechtenstein for its lower taxes and banking secrecy. Key Themes and Reception : Pierfrancesco "Checco" Zalone is an Apulian entrepreneur
: The film uses irreverent humor to target a wide range of social groups, including racists, "do-gooders," politicians, and fashion-addicts. It explores the hypocrisy surrounding the topic of forced migration. However, instead of returning to Italy, he dreams
: To flee his creditors and ex-wives, Checco emigrates to Africa and finds work as a waiter at an exclusive tourist resort in Kenya .
: It had a record-breaking opening day in Italy, grossing €8.7 million ($9.2 million) in its first 24 hours. It eventually grossed approximately $52.2 million worldwide. Production Details Director : Checco Zalone Writers : Checco Zalone and Paolo Virzì