The central irony is a man visiting his dying father while simultaneously cheating on his wife, highlighting the "liars" mentioned in the English title.
(released in English as Lovers and Liars ) is a fascinating 1979 Italian comedy-drama directed by Mario Monicelli . While often viewed on the surface as a lighthearted rom-com, it carries a deep cinematic lineage—it was originally a project conceived by Federico Fellini in 1957 following the death of his own father. Origins and Fellini’s "Ghost" Project
Guido represents the classic "Latin Lover" archetype—charming but fundamentally deceitful and trapped by traditional family expectations.
