To Want to Fly

Maurizio earns a living creating sound effects for animated films. He is a shy man who begins a romantic relationship with Martina, a woman who fulfills the unusual requests of her clients. As their connection grows, Maurizio undergoes a physical transformation triggered by his nervousness and lack of experience with women. This metamorphosis starts with his hands turning into cartoons that act independently and gradually spreads to other parts of his body.

This 1991 Italian fantasy comedy was directed by Guido Manuli, marking the first of two films he directed, followed by Time is Running Out in 1993. The screenplay was written by Manuli and Maurizio Nichetti, who also stars as the lead character Maurizio. The cast includes Angela Finocchiaro as Martina, alongside Mariella Valentini, Patrizio Roversi, Lidia Biondi, and Ianniello Amerigo. The production was handled by Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica and Bambú Cinema e TV.

Viewers have given the film generally positive ratings, with a score of 6.7/10 on IMDb based on 965 votes and a 6.4/10 on TMDB from 52 votes.