immigrant,worker,switzerland,hardship,xenophobia,foreigners

Bread and Chocolate (1974)

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You'll Laugh Till Your Heart Breaks

An Italian immigrant tries to make a new life in Switzerland, taking on a series of increasingly menial jobs in order to do it. He attempts to fit into his new home and society but fails at every turn. Unable to go home again, will his tenacity and optimism be enough to live on?

Cast & Crew

Director
Franco Brusati
  • Profile picture of Nino Manfredi
    Giovanni 'Nino' Garofoli Nino Manfredi
  • Profile picture of Johnny Dorelli
    Italian Industrialist Johnny Dorelli
  • Profile picture of Anna Karina
    Elena Anna Karina
  • Profile picture of Paolo Turco
    Gianni Paolo Turco
  • Profile picture of Ugo D'Alessio
    Pietro Ugo D'Alessio
  • Profile picture of Tano Cimarosa
    Gigi Tano Cimarosa
  • Profile picture of Gianfranco Barra
    The turk Gianfranco Barra
  • Profile picture of Giorgio Cerioni
    Police Inspector Giorgio Cerioni

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Keywords

  • immigrant
  • worker
  • switzerland
  • hardship
  • xenophobia
  • foreigners