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 Viaggio con Anita
The film sits at the end of an era for the "Comedy Italian Style," moving toward a more melancholic view of society where characters struggle to find genuine connection amidst their own falsehoods. The central irony is a man visiting his