Il Sorpasso (1962)

Roberto, a shy law student in Rome, meets Bruno, a forty-year-old exuberant, capricious man, who takes him for a drive through the Roman and Tuscany countries in the summer. When their journey starts to blend into their daily lives though, the pair’s newfound friendship is tested.

Genres: Drama, Comedy, Adventure

What to watch after Il Sorpasso

• A Special Day (1977) — Ettore Scola and Ruggero Maccari wrote for both
• We All Loved Each Other So Much (1974) — Ettore Scola wrote for both
• La Notte (1961) — Same feel: reflective, melancholy
• La Dolce Vita (1960)
• I Vitelloni (1953) — Same subject: italian
• Amarcord (1973) — Same feel: whimsical, reflective