THETo his ramshackle laugh, he crossed generations, and his sly gaze remains imprinted in the collective memory of anyone who has seen at least once a film of the 70s or 80s. Alvaro Vitali died on the afternoon of June 24 in Rome, at the age of 75. He had been hospitalized for two weeks for a “recurrence bronchopneumonite”, as the ex -wife, the singer -songwriter Stefania Corona, had told a few days ago. Actor symbol of Italian sexy comedyVitali left his mark with roles over the top and a character become legendary: Pierino.
Alvaro Vitali, from the beginning with Fellini to Italian comedy
Although fame came with comic and provocative roles, the first to notice Vitali was a master of author cinema. Federico Fellini chose him after a audition for Fellini Satyricon (1969). Follow The clowns (1971), Rome (1972), and the cult Amarcord (1973), in which he played one of the young protagonist’s classmates. Even in minor roles, its scenic presence was evident: A natural comic body, a muto cinema mimicryan innate ability to make you laugh even with a look.
Pierino and the icons of the sexy comedy
The great success came with the Pierino’s character, blossomed and irreverent brat, protagonist of a long series of films who made him famous throughout Italy. Next to Edwige Fenech, Carmen Russo, Nadia CassiniAlvaro Vitali represented the most popular and light -hearted soul of an Italy that was mirrored in the pushed comedy of the sexy comedy. With over 80 films to the assets, many of his films have become a symbol of an era.
Alvaro Vitali and the end of an era
From the 90s onwards, Vitali had gradually moved away from the cinema. Short returns on TV – like the imitation of Jean Todt a Strip the news – and one participation in the reality show The farm In 2006interrupted for asthma problems, have marked his latest public appearances. In the last few days, his name was Back on the media pages for a blow and response with his ex -wife.
Alvaro Vitali’s legacy in popular cinema
Even without ever having entered the circuits of the great author cinema, Alvaro Vitali has occupied for years A well -defined place in Italian mass culture. His roles, often repetitive but always recognizable, have told a cinematographic era that favored lightnessthe unspoken and the physical language of comedy. Today his films belong to one past season of our cinema: questionable for some, irresistibly nostalgic for others. And in that imagination, Vitali will continue to have his space, including old Vhs, memes and night programming.
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