Lino Banfi
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Lino Banfi is an Italian
film actor and presenter. He has appeared in over 100 films since 1960
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n city of Andria and at the age of 3, transfedered in Canosa di Puglia. Lino Banfi became one of the most known actors in Italian sexy comedies in the 1970s. In the 1980s he reached the peak of his celebrity by reciting in movies like L'allenatore nel pallone, Vieni avanti cretino, Il commissario Lo Gatto
and Occhio, malocchio, prezzemolo e finocchio; he recently portrayed Grandpa Libero in Italian TV series Un medico in famiglia
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During his career Lino Banfi characterized almost all his characters with a marked pronounce of Bari dialect
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Lino and his wife Lucia have been married since 1962 and have two sons, Walter and Rosanna; Rosanna too is an actress.
In 2000, Lino Banfi became a Goodwill Ambassador
for the Italian National Committee for UNICEF.
Cinema of Italy
The history of Italian cinema began just a few months after the Lumière brothers had patented their Cinematographe, when Pope Leo XIII was filmed for a few seconds in the act of blessing the camera.-Early years:...
film actor and presenter. He has appeared in over 100 films since 1960
1960 in film
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Biography
He was born in the ApuliaApulia
Apulia is a region in Southern Italy bordering the Adriatic Sea in the east, the Ionian Sea to the southeast, and the Strait of Òtranto and Gulf of Taranto in the south. Its most southern portion, known as Salento peninsula, forms a high heel on the "boot" of Italy. The region comprises , and...
n city of Andria and at the age of 3, transfedered in Canosa di Puglia. Lino Banfi became one of the most known actors in Italian sexy comedies in the 1970s. In the 1980s he reached the peak of his celebrity by reciting in movies like L'allenatore nel pallone, Vieni avanti cretino, Il commissario Lo Gatto
Il commissario Lo Gatto
Il commissario Lo Gatto is a 1987 Italian comedy film directed by Dino Risi. It was shown as part of a retrospective on Italian comedy at the 67th Venice International Film Festival.-Cast:* Lino Banfi - Commissario Natale Lo Gatto...
and Occhio, malocchio, prezzemolo e finocchio; he recently portrayed Grandpa Libero in Italian TV series Un medico in famiglia
Un medico in famiglia
Un medico in famiglia is an Italian television TV series. The show is inspired, to an extent, by Spanish TV series Médico de familia. It is one of the most successful series in Italy.-Seasons 1 and 2:...
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During his career Lino Banfi characterized almost all his characters with a marked pronounce of Bari dialect
Bari dialect
Bari dialect or dialetto barese is a variety of Romance languages which has developed over time, changing with the numerous linguistic influences in the Apulia region of Italy due to invasion and occupation throughout the centuries...
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Lino and his wife Lucia have been married since 1962 and have two sons, Walter and Rosanna; Rosanna too is an actress.
In 2000, Lino Banfi became a Goodwill Ambassador
Goodwill Ambassador
Goodwill Ambassador is a collective term sometimes used as a substitute honorific title or a title of honor for an Ambassador of Goodwill; but, most appropriately for a generic recognition, it is a job position or description that is usually indicated following the name of the individual recognized...
for the Italian National Committee for UNICEF.
Films
- Howlers of the Dock (1960)
- Sedotti e bidonati (1964)
- Two Escape from Sing Sing (1964)
- Goldginger (1965)
- The Two ParachutistsThe Two ParachutistsThe Two Parachutists or I due parà is a 1965 Italian war comedy film directed by Lucio Fulci. The film is about two poor Italian buskers who want to go to the USA but get on the wrong ship and end up in South America.-Cast:...
(1965) - Come inguaiammo l'esercito (1965), directed by Lucio FulciLucio FulciLucio Fulci was an Italian film director, screenwriter, and actor. He is perhaps best known for his directorial work on gore films, including Zombie and The Beyond , although he made films in genres as diverse as giallo, western, and comedy...
- 002 Operazione Luna002 Operazione Luna002 operazione Luna is a 1965 Italian comedy film directed by Lucio Fulci. The film stars Franco Franchi, Ciccio Ingrassia, Mónica Randall and Linda Sini.-Plot:...
(1965), directed by Lucio FulciLucio FulciLucio Fulci was an Italian film director, screenwriter, and actor. He is perhaps best known for his directorial work on gore films, including Zombie and The Beyond , although he made films in genres as diverse as giallo, western, and comedy... - I due parà (1966), directed by Lucio FulciLucio FulciLucio Fulci was an Italian film director, screenwriter, and actor. He is perhaps best known for his directorial work on gore films, including Zombie and The Beyond , although he made films in genres as diverse as giallo, western, and comedy...
- Due marines e un generale (1966), directed by Luigi Scattini
- A suon di lupara (1968), directed by Luigi Petrini
- I due pompieri (1968), directed by Bruno CorbucciBruno CorbucciBruno Corbucci was an Italian screenwriter and film director. He was the younger brother of Sergio Corbucci, and wrote many of his films. He was born in Rome, where he also died....
- I nipoti di Zorro (1968), directed by Marcello Ciorciolini
- Zum Zum Zum la canzone - Che mi passa per la testa (1968), directed by Bruno CorbucciBruno CorbucciBruno Corbucci was an Italian screenwriter and film director. He was the younger brother of Sergio Corbucci, and wrote many of his films. He was born in Rome, where he also died....
- I due deputati (1968), directed by Giovanni GrimaldiGiovanni GrimaldiGiovanni Grimaldi was an Italian screenwriter and film director from Catania, Sicily.He wrote the script for nearly 80 films between 1952 and 1983 and directed nearly 20 films between 1965 and 1976. He directed and wrote the script to films such as All'ombra di una colt .-External links and...
- Zum Zum Zum n 2 (1969), directed by Bruno CorbucciBruno CorbucciBruno Corbucci was an Italian screenwriter and film director. He was the younger brother of Sergio Corbucci, and wrote many of his films. He was born in Rome, where he also died....
- Indovina chi viene a merenda? (1969), directed by Marcello Ciorciolini
- Lisa dagli occhi blu (1969), directed by Bruno CorbucciBruno CorbucciBruno Corbucci was an Italian screenwriter and film director. He was the younger brother of Sergio Corbucci, and wrote many of his films. He was born in Rome, where he also died....
- Gli infermieri della mutua (1969), directed by Giuseppe OrlandiniGiuseppe OrlandiniGiuseppe Orlandini is an Italian film director and screenwriter. He dircted ten films between 1940 and 1967.-Filmography:* Continuavano a chiamarli.....
- Oh dolci baci e languide carezze (1969), directed by Mino Guerrini
- Franco e Ciccio sul sentiero di guerra (1969), directed by Aldo Grimaldi
- Zum Zum Zum n 2 (1969), directed by Bruno CorbucciBruno CorbucciBruno Corbucci was an Italian screenwriter and film director. He was the younger brother of Sergio Corbucci, and wrote many of his films. He was born in Rome, where he also died....
- Certo, certissimo... anzi probabile (1969), directed by Marcello FondatoMarcello FondatoMarcello Fondato was an Italian screenwriter and film director. He wrote for 46 films between 1958 and 1986. He also directed nine films between 1968 and 1986...
- Il prof. dott. Guido Tersilli primario della clinica Villa Celeste convenzionata con le mutue (1969 - not accredited), directed by Luciano SalceLuciano SalceLuciano Salce was an Italian film director and actor. His 1962 film Le pillole di Ercole was shown as part of a retrospective on Italian comedy at the 67th Venice International Film Festival....
- Quelli belli... siamo noi (1969), directed by Giorgio Mariuzzo
- Don Franco e Don Ciccio nell'anno della contestazione (1970), directed by Marino GirolamiMarino GirolamiMarino Girolami was an Italian film director who gained a cult following for his horror movies like Zombie Holocaust. He was the father of the Italian film maker Enzo G...
- Nel giorno del Signore (1970), directed by Bruno CorbucciBruno CorbucciBruno Corbucci was an Italian screenwriter and film director. He was the younger brother of Sergio Corbucci, and wrote many of his films. He was born in Rome, where he also died....
- Mezzanotte d'amore (1970), directed by Ettore Maria Fizzarotti
- Io non scappo... fuggo (1970), directed by Franco Prosperi
- Amore Formula 2 (1970), directed by Mario AmendolaMario AmendolaMario Amendola was an Italian screenwriter and film director. He wrote for 153 films between 1941 and 1987. He also directed 37 films between 1949 and 1975...
- Ninì Tirabusciò la donna che inventò la mossa (1970), directed by Marcello FondatoMarcello FondatoMarcello Fondato was an Italian screenwriter and film director. He wrote for 46 films between 1958 and 1986. He also directed nine films between 1968 and 1986...
- Mazzabubù... Quante corna stanno quaggiù? (1971), directed by Mariano LaurentiMariano LaurentiMariano Laurenti is an Italian film director. He directed 50 films between 1966 and 1999.He was born in Rome, Italy.-External links:...
- Detenuto in attesa di giudizio (1971), directed by Nanni LoyNanni LoyNanni Loy was an Italian film, theatre and TV director.Loy was born in Cagliari, Sardinia...
- Il clan dei due Borsalini (1971), directed by Giuseppe OrlandiniGiuseppe OrlandiniGiuseppe Orlandini is an Italian film director and screenwriter. He dircted ten films between 1940 and 1967.-Filmography:* Continuavano a chiamarli.....
- Scusi, ma lei le paga le tasse? (1971), directed by Mino Guerrini
- Io non spezzo... rompoIo non spezzo... rompoIo non spezzo... rompo is a 1971 Italian comedy film directed by Bruno Corbucci. It was shown as part of a retrospective on Italian comedy at the 67th Venice International Film Festival.-Cast:* Alighiero Noschese - Riccardo Viganò...
(1971), directed by Bruno CorbucciBruno CorbucciBruno Corbucci was an Italian screenwriter and film director. He was the younger brother of Sergio Corbucci, and wrote many of his films. He was born in Rome, where he also died.... - Il furto è l'anima del commercio...?! (1971[), directed by [Bruno Corbucci]]
- Venga a fare il soldato da noi (1971), directed by Ettore Maria Fizzarotti
- Riuscirà l'avvocato Franco Benenato a sconfiggere il suo acerrimo nemico il pretore Ciccio De Ingras? (1971), directed by Mino Guerrini
- Il terrore con gli occhi storti (1972), directed by StenoStenoSteno may refer to:*Steno, small community at the northwest of Salamis Island, Greece*Stenography, the process of writing in shorthand**Stenotype, a specialized chorded keyboard or typewriter used by stenographers for shorthand use...
- Continuavano a chiamarli i due piloti più matti del mondo (1972), directed by Mariano LaurentiMariano LaurentiMariano Laurenti is an Italian film director. He directed 50 films between 1966 and 1999.He was born in Rome, Italy.-External links:...
- Boccaccio (1972), directed by Bruno CorbucciBruno CorbucciBruno Corbucci was an Italian screenwriter and film director. He was the younger brother of Sergio Corbucci, and wrote many of his films. He was born in Rome, where he also died....
- Il prode Anselmo e il suo scudiero (1972), directed by Bruno CorbucciBruno CorbucciBruno Corbucci was an Italian screenwriter and film director. He was the younger brother of Sergio Corbucci, and wrote many of his films. He was born in Rome, where he also died....
- Il brigadiere Pasquale Zagaria ama la mamma e la polizia (1973), directed by Luca Davan
- Peccato veniale (1973), directed by Salvatore SamperiSalvatore SamperiSalvatore Samperi was an Italian film director. His 1973 film Malicious was entered into the 23rd Berlin International Film Festival and his 1979 film Ernesto was entered into the 29th Berlin International Film Festival.-Selected filmography:* Come Play with Me * Malicious * Ernesto...
- L'altra faccia del padrino (1973), directed by Franco Prosperi
- 4 marmittoni alle grandi manovre (1974), directed by Franco Martinelli
- Il trafficone (1974), directed by Bruno CorbucciBruno CorbucciBruno Corbucci was an Italian screenwriter and film director. He was the younger brother of Sergio Corbucci, and wrote many of his films. He was born in Rome, where he also died....
- Sesso in testa (1974), directed by Sergio Ammirata
- L'esorciccio (1975), directed by Ciccio IngrassiaCiccio IngrassiaCiccio Ingrassia was an Italian comedian.He was born in Palermo, Sicily and began his career in the 1950s, although his career only really took off in the 1960s. He starred in many comedies, mainly as a duo with comedian Franco Franchi...
- Colpo in canna (1975), directed by Fernando Di LeoFernando Di LeoFernando Di Leo was an Italian film director and script writer born in San Ferdinando di Puglia. During his career from 1964 to 1985, Di Leo directed 20 films and was involved in the writing process in 43...
- Stangata in famiglia (1976), directed by Franco Nucci
- L'affittacamere (1976), directed by Mariano LaurentiMariano LaurentiMariano Laurenti is an Italian film director. He directed 50 films between 1966 and 1999.He was born in Rome, Italy.-External links:...
- Basta che non si sappia in giro (1976) - "Il superiore" episode, directed by Luigi MagniLuigi MagniLuigi Magni is an Italian screenwriter and film director active since 1959 as a screenwriter and 1968 as a film director.-Screenwriter:*La cambiale *Il corazziere *Gli attendenti...
- La compagna di banco (1977), directed by Mariano LaurentiMariano LaurentiMariano Laurenti is an Italian film director. He directed 50 films between 1966 and 1999.He was born in Rome, Italy.-External links:...
- Orazi e Curiazi 3 - 2 (1977), directed by Sergio Ammirata
- Kakkientruppen (1977), directed by Marino GirolamiMarino GirolamiMarino Girolami was an Italian film director who gained a cult following for his horror movies like Zombie Holocaust. He was the father of the Italian film maker Enzo G...
- L'insegnante balla... con tutta la classe (1978), directed by Giuliano Carnimeo
- L'insegnante va in collegio (1978), directed by Mariano LaurentiMariano LaurentiMariano Laurenti is an Italian film director. He directed 50 films between 1966 and 1999.He was born in Rome, Italy.-External links:...
- La liceale nella classe dei ripetenti (1978), directed by Mariano LaurentiMariano LaurentiMariano Laurenti is an Italian film director. He directed 50 films between 1966 and 1999.He was born in Rome, Italy.-External links:...
- La soldatessa alle grandi manovre (1978), directed by Nando Cicero
- L'insegnante al mare con tutta la classe (1979), directed by Michele Massimo Tarantini
- L'infermiera di notte (1979), directed by Mariano LaurentiMariano LaurentiMariano Laurenti is an Italian film director. He directed 50 films between 1966 and 1999.He was born in Rome, Italy.-External links:...
- Sabato, domenica e venerdì (1979) - "Sabato" episode, directed by Sergio MartinoSergio MartinoSergio Martino is an Italian film director and producer, notable for his contributions to the giallo genre.Martino is the brother of producer Luciano Martino. They collaborated frequently in their respective professions...
- La liceale, il diavolo e l'acquasanta (1979), directed by Nando Cicero
- Tutti a squola (1979), directed by Pier Francesco Pingitore
- La liceale seduce i professori (1979), directed by Mariano LaurentiMariano LaurentiMariano Laurenti is an Italian film director. He directed 50 films between 1966 and 1999.He was born in Rome, Italy.-External links:...
- La poliziotta della squadra del buon costume (1979), directed by Michele Massimo Tarantini
- L'insegnante viene a casa (1979), directed by Michele Massimo Tarantini
- L'infermiera nella corsia dei militari (1979), directed by Mariano LaurentiMariano LaurentiMariano Laurenti is an Italian film director. He directed 50 films between 1966 and 1999.He was born in Rome, Italy.-External links:...
- La ripetente fa l'occhietto al preside (1980), directed by Mariano LaurentiMariano LaurentiMariano Laurenti is an Italian film director. He directed 50 films between 1966 and 1999.He was born in Rome, Italy.-External links:...
- La moglie in vacanza... l'amante in città (1980), directed by Sergio MartinoSergio MartinoSergio Martino is an Italian film director and producer, notable for his contributions to the giallo genre.Martino is the brother of producer Luciano Martino. They collaborated frequently in their respective professions...
- La moglie in bianco... l'amante al pepe (1980), directed by Michele Massimo Tarantini
- Zucchero, miele e peperoncino (1980), directed by Sergio MartinoSergio MartinoSergio Martino is an Italian film director and producer, notable for his contributions to the giallo genre.Martino is the brother of producer Luciano Martino. They collaborated frequently in their respective professions...
- La dottoressa ci sta col colonnello (1980), directed by Michele Massimo Tarantini
- Spaghetti a mezzanotte (1981), directed by Sergio MartinoSergio MartinoSergio Martino is an Italian film director and producer, notable for his contributions to the giallo genre.Martino is the brother of producer Luciano Martino. They collaborated frequently in their respective professions...
- L'onorevole con l'amante sotto il letto (1981), directed by Mariano LaurentiMariano LaurentiMariano Laurenti is an Italian film director. He directed 50 films between 1966 and 1999.He was born in Rome, Italy.-External links:...
- Cornetti alla cremaCornetti alla cremaCornetti alla crema aka Cream Horn and Creampuffs is a 1981 Italian sex comedy, directed by Sergio Martino. Edwige Fenech, Lino Banfi and Milena Vukotic are featured in a comedic tale about a couple attempting to elude the woman's jealous boyfriend, a professional football player....
(1981), directed by Sergio MartinoSergio MartinoSergio Martino is an Italian film director and producer, notable for his contributions to the giallo genre.Martino is the brother of producer Luciano Martino. They collaborated frequently in their respective professions... - Fracchia la belva umanaFracchia la belva umanaFracchia la belva umana is a 1981 Italian comedy film directed by Neri Parenti. It was shown as part of a retrospective on Italian comedy at the 67th Venice International Film Festival.-Cast:* Paolo Villaggio - Giandomenico Fracchia / La Belva Umana...
(1981), directed by Neri Parenti - Vieni avanti cretino (1982), directed by Luciano SalceLuciano SalceLuciano Salce was an Italian film director and actor. His 1962 film Le pillole di Ercole was shown as part of a retrospective on Italian comedy at the 67th Venice International Film Festival....
- Dio li fa e poi li accoppia (1982), directed by StenoStenoSteno may refer to:*Steno, small community at the northwest of Salamis Island, Greece*Stenography, the process of writing in shorthand**Stenotype, a specialized chorded keyboard or typewriter used by stenographers for shorthand use...
- Pappa e ciccia (1982), directed by Neri Parenti
- Vai avanti tu che mi vien da ridere (1982), directed by Giorgio CapitaniGiorgio CapitaniGiorgio Capitani is an Italian film director and screenwriter. He has directed 40 films since 1954. He has also wrote for 12 films since 1949.He was born in Paris, France.-Selected filmography:* Pane, burro e marmellata...
- Ricchi, ricchissimi, praticamente in mutande (1982), directed by Sergio MartinoSergio MartinoSergio Martino is an Italian film director and producer, notable for his contributions to the giallo genre.Martino is the brother of producer Luciano Martino. They collaborated frequently in their respective professions...
- Al bar dello sport (1983), directed by Francesco Massaro
- Occhio, malocchio, prezzemolo e finocchio (1983), directed by Sergio MartinoSergio MartinoSergio Martino is an Italian film director and producer, notable for his contributions to the giallo genre.Martino is the brother of producer Luciano Martino. They collaborated frequently in their respective professions...
- L'allenatore nel pallone (1984 - anche screenplay), directed by Sergio MartinoSergio MartinoSergio Martino is an Italian film director and producer, notable for his contributions to the giallo genre.Martino is the brother of producer Luciano Martino. They collaborated frequently in their respective professions...
- I pompieri (1985), directed by Neri Parenti
- Grandi magazzini (1986), directed by Castellano & Pipolo
- Scuola di ladri (1986), directed by Neri Parenti
- Il commissario Lo GattoIl commissario Lo GattoIl commissario Lo Gatto is a 1987 Italian comedy film directed by Dino Risi. It was shown as part of a retrospective on Italian comedy at the 67th Venice International Film Festival.-Cast:* Lino Banfi - Commissario Natale Lo Gatto...
(1986), directed by Dino Risi - Roba da ricchi (1987), directed by Sergio CorbucciSergio CorbucciSergio Corbucci was an Italian film director. He is best known for his very violent yet intelligent spaghetti westerns...
- Missione eroica - I pompieri 2 (1987), directed by Giorgio CapitaniGiorgio CapitaniGiorgio Capitani is an Italian film director and screenwriter. He has directed 40 films since 1954. He has also wrote for 12 films since 1949.He was born in Paris, France.-Selected filmography:* Pane, burro e marmellata...
- Bellifreschi (1987), directed by Enrico Oldoini
- Com'è dura l'avventura (1988), directed by Flavio MogheriniFlavio MogheriniFlavio Mogherini was an Italian production designer, art director and film director. His career spanned from 1947 to 1994.-External links:...
- L'allenatore nel pallone 2 (2008 - also screenplay), directed by Sergio MartinoSergio MartinoSergio Martino is an Italian film director and producer, notable for his contributions to the giallo genre.Martino is the brother of producer Luciano Martino. They collaborated frequently in their respective professions...
- Un'estate al mare (2008), directed by Carlo VanzinaCarlo VanzinaCarlo Vanzina is an Italian film director, producer and screenwriter. He was born March 13, 1951.In 2001 he directed the romantic comedy film South Kensington starring Rupert Everett and Elle Macpherson. Two of his films, Eccezzziunale.....
- Focaccia blues (2009), directed by Nico Cirasola
- Maria, ihm schmeckt's nicht! (2009), directed by Neele Vollmar
TV
- Il giornalino di Gian Burrasca (1964)
- Il triangolo rossoIl triangolo rossoIl triangolo rosso is an Italian television series....
(1969) - Arrivano i mostri (1977)
- Il superspia (1977)
- Se Parigi... (1982)
- Il vigile urbanoIl vigile urbanoIl vigile urbano is an Italian television series....
(1989, Rai 1) - Aspettando Sanremo (1990, Rai 1)
- Un inviato molto specialeUn inviato molto specialeUn inviato molto speciale is an Italian television series....
(1992, Rai 2) - Nuda proprietà vendesi (1997, Rai 1)
- Vola Sciusciù (2000, Rai 1 - subject also)
- Piovuto dal cielo (2000, Rai 1)
- Angelo il custodeAngelo il custodeAngelo il custode is an Italian television series....
(2001, Rai 1) - Un difetto di famiglia (2002, Rai 1)
- Il destino ha 4 zampe (2002, Rai 1)
- Un posto tranquillo (2003, Rai 1)
- Raccontami una storia (2004, Rai 1)
- Un posto tranquillo 2 (2005, Rai 1)
- Il mio amico Babbo Natale (2005, Canale 5Canale 5Canale 5 is an Italian private television network of Mediaset, the media branch of Fininvest. Canale 5 was the first private television network to have a national coverage in Italy in 1980, based on a local channel, TeleMilano 58, founded in 1978....
) - Il padre delle spose (2006, Rai 1)
- Il mio amico Babbo Natale 2 (2006, Canale 5Canale 5Canale 5 is an Italian private television network of Mediaset, the media branch of Fininvest. Canale 5 was the first private television network to have a national coverage in Italy in 1980, based on a local channel, TeleMilano 58, founded in 1978....
) - Scusate il disturbo (2009, Rai 1)
- Un medico in famigliaUn medico in famigliaUn medico in famiglia is an Italian television TV series. The show is inspired, to an extent, by Spanish TV series Médico de familia. It is one of the most successful series in Italy.-Seasons 1 and 2:...
(1998–2009, Rai 1) - Tutti i padri di Maria (2010, Rai 1)
- Il commissario Zagaria (2011, Canale 5Canale 5Canale 5 is an Italian private television network of Mediaset, the media branch of Fininvest. Canale 5 was the first private television network to have a national coverage in Italy in 1980, based on a local channel, TeleMilano 58, founded in 1978....
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Books written by Lino Banfi
- Alla grande! (1991)
- Una parola è troppa... Nonno Libero racconta (2004)
- C'era una volta Nonno Libero (2004)
- Ti racconto una storia. Ricordi di vita e di scena (2006)
- Il chèlcio secondo Oronzo Canà (2009)