La matassa

This Italian comedy focuses on two cousins who have remained estranged for nearly two decades due to a long-standing feud between their fathers. After years of avoiding one another, a sudden accident reunites the pair. This unexpected encounter draws them into a series of misunderstandings and dangerous situations that place them in the middle of mafia activity.

The film was directed by Salvatore Ficarra, Valentino Picone, and Giambattista Avellino. For Ficarra and Picone, this was their second project after 7 and 8, followed by Anche se è amore non si vede. Avellino also directed 7 and 8 before this production and later directed Welcome to the Countryside. The screenplay was written by Francesco Bruni, Ficarra, and Picone. The movie stars Salvatore Ficarra as Gaetano and Valentino Picone as Paolo, with Anna Safroncik playing Olga.

Released in 2009 and produced by companies including Medusa Film and Sky Cinema, the film has a runtime of 98 minutes. Audience reception has been generally positive, with a 6.4 rating on IMDb based on 1,600 votes and a 6.7 rating on TMDB from 496 votes.