Contromano

Contromano is an Italian comedy centered on Mario Cavallaro, a fifty-year-old resident of Milan who is deeply resistant to any change in his life. His routine is disrupted by Oba, a Senegalese street vendor who sells socks. In response to the arrival of the vendor, Mario develops a plan to kidnap Oba and transport him back to Senegal, believing this approach could serve as a general solution for immigration.

The film was directed by Antonio Albanese, who also co-wrote the screenplay alongside Stefano Bises and Andrea Salerno. This production marks the first in a series of films directed by Albanese, followed by 100 Sundays and Lavoreremo da grandi. The movie stars Antonio Albanese in the role of Mario Cavallaro, with Alex Fondja playing Oba. The supporting cast includes Aude Legastelois, Daniela Piperno, David Anzalone, and Valentina Pace. Produced by RAI Cinema and Fandango under Domenico Procacci, the project involved a credited crew of 62 people.

Since its release in 2018, the film has received a moderate response from viewers. It holds a rating of 5.7/10 on IMDb based on 845 votes and a slightly higher score of 5.8/10 on TMDB from 152 votes.