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: Troisi suggests that "love" is often a label we give to something that is actually just a "calesse" (a buggy)—something that breaks down, requires maintenance, and isn't as grand as we imagine.

"When we are in love, we think we've found something eternal, but it's just a buggy... a buggy that carries you for a while and then stops." Pensavo_fosse_amore_invece_era_un_calesse_1991_...

: His acting is marked by the "philosophy of the shrug"—a hesitant, stuttering style that perfectly captures the modern man's confusion in the face of emotional complexity. : Troisi suggests that "love" is often a

: Much of the conflict arises from the characters' own insecurities. Cecilia’s jealousy is presented as a "creative" force that feeds the relationship's drama. : Much of the conflict arises from the

The story follows (Troisi) and Cecilia (Francesca Neri), a couple in Naples who are about to get married. However, their relationship is plagued by obsessive jealousy, boredom, and constant bickering. Cecilia, convinced Tommaso is unfaithful, calls off the wedding at the last minute and begins a rebound relationship with a man named Enea. Tommaso tries to win her back, even using "magic" potions, but once they reunite, they realize that while they love each other, they cannot coexist in a traditional marriage. The film ends with them meeting for coffee on what was supposed to be their wedding day, deciding to stay together but without the constraints of formal commitment. Core Themes