"Ferdinando and Carolina"
1999
Directed by Lina Wertmuller

Lina Wertmuller's hilarious take on the life of King Ferdinand stars Sergio Assisi as the 18th century monarch and Gabriella Pession as Maria Carolina, a formidable lover and tireless nag. Directed with the Italian filmmaker's signature verve, the film is at once a lavish period piece and a sly sex comedy. Italian with English subtitles.  108 minutes.