The comic duo formed by Salvo Ficarra and Valentino Picone is preparing to conquer the big screen audience again. In fact, the official trailer has been released Strawberry Nightthe long-awaited comedy by director Alessandro Genovesi. The film, distributed by Medusa Film and which will be released in theaters starting from 26 November 2026, offers a brilliant plot full of twists and turns on contemporary sentimental dynamics, alongside the two protagonists with a leading ensemble cast that includes Anna Foglietta, Vittoria Puccini, Giulia Fiume and the young Giovanna Rosace.
The plot: suddenly the ex-husband arrives
The story at the center of the feature film revolves around the methodical existence of Valentino Picone, organized down to the smallest detail together with his wife Anna Foglietta and Giovanna Rosace, the teenage daughter born from a previous relationship of the woman. This daily routine is suddenly turned upside down by the irruption of Salvo Ficarra, the woman’s ex-husband and the girl’s father.
The man, with his impulsive and chaotic nature, shows up at the door looking for shelter after a heated argument with his partner Giulia Fiume. What was supposed to be a temporary accommodation for just one night turns into an extended stay, triggering a series of misunderstandings, pretenses and hilarious moments within the home.
To complicate things there is Ficarra’s new flame
The family balance, already precarious, definitively collapses with the entry of Vittoria Puccini, in the role of Salvo Ficarra’s new flame. The presence of the woman further complicates the affections and forces the protagonists to deal with unexpected feelings and second chances, demonstrating how human relationships escape any rigid planning. The film is produced by Attilio De Razza and Nicola Picone for the company Tramp Limited, in collaboration with Medusa Film which manages the launch in Italian cinemas. The comedy combines irony and reflection on the geometries of love and will undoubtedly be one of the flagship cinematographic events of the autumn season.
