Fun Is Beautiful

Set in a quiet, sun-drenched Rome during the August holidays, this comedy follows three different men as they navigate various personal struggles. One is a naive local who encounters a lost Spanish tourist. Another is a man attempting to organize a sexual excursion to Poland with a companion. The third is a hippie whose father attempts to persuade him to abandon his alternative lifestyle and return to conventional society.

Directed by Carlo Verdone, this film marks the first entry in a chronological list of nine directed works, which continues through to Scuola di seduzione in 2026. Verdone also co-wrote the screenplay and took on multiple lead roles, portraying the characters of Enzo, Ruggero, and Leo, among others. The cast includes Verónica Miriel, Mario Brega, and Renato Scarpa. The movie was produced by Sergio Leone and Romano Cardarelli through Medusa Distribuzione.

The film has been well received by audiences. It holds a rating of 7.2/10 on IMDb based on 3,100 votes and a 7.1/10 on TMDB from 423 votes.