Modalità aereo

Modalità aereo is an Italian comedy centered on the clash between two men from opposite social backgrounds. Diego is a wealthy and arrogant businessman who treats others with contempt. While at an airport, he accidentally leaves behind a high-end smartphone containing his personal contacts, social media accounts, and financial information. The device is found by Ivano, an airport restroom cleaner who uses an obsolete mobile phone from the nineties. Instead of returning the device, Ivano spends the duration of Diego's long flight to Sydney using the smartphone to attempt to improve his own circumstances.

The film was directed by Fausto Brizzi, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Paolo Ruffini and Herbert Simone Paragnani. In the chronology of Brizzi's work, this production followed Poorly Richer and preceded Where Storks Dare. The cast features Paolo Ruffini as Diego and Lillo Petrolo as Ivano, alongside Violante Placido, Dino Abbrescia, Caterina Guzzanti, and Christian Monaldi. Produced by RAI Cinema and Èliseo Entertainment, the movie earned 2 million USD at the worldwide box office. Audience reception was consistent across different platforms, with the film receiving a rating of 5.7/10 on IMDb from 845 votes and a matching 5.7/10 on TMDB from 241 votes.