VIP my Brother Superman

VIP, My Brother Superman
Directed by Bruno Bozzetto
Produced by Bruno Bozzetto
Written by Bruno Bozzetto
Starring Oreste Lionello
Fiorella Betti
Micaela Esdra
Music by Franco Godi
Johnny Gregory
Release dates
  • 31 October 1968 (1968-10-31) (Italy)
Running time
79 min.
Country Italy
Language Italian

VIP: My Brother Superman (originally titled Vip, Mio Fratello Superuomo, also known as The Super VIPs) is a 1968 Italian animation film directed by Bruno Bozzetto. It is a parody of superheroes[1] and enjoyed great success.[2] In 2008 it was produced a spin-off TV-series in 3D animation, PsicoVip.[3][4]

Plot

A satire of modern society that is as topical as ever, or perhaps just a funny tale for children - depending on your age, mood or liking. Recounting the adventures of the last in a line of Supermen, the film pokes fun at the processes that lie behind advertising, politics and our consumer society.[5]

Bruno Bozzetto's animated satire about two descendants of superpowered beings, known as the Vips. One of these modern day superheroes -- SuperVip, to be exact -- is easily recognizable as such, possessing an Adonis-like physique, a dynamic personality and an array of heightened abilities. The other -- MiniVip -- is not quite so prepossessing. His growth is stunted, he wears horn-rimmed glasses, his paunch is wider than his chest, and his powers are a bit more limited than his brother's. But both Vips are needed when a Happy Betty, lady tycoon with a taste for ruling the world, rears her ugly head. The question is, can MiniVip defeat his worst enemy -- his intimidated ego -- to help save the day?[6]

Cast

References

  1. Roberto Chiavini, Gian Filippo Pizzo, Michele Tetro, Il grande cinema di fantascienza: da "2001" al 2001. Gremese Editore, 2001, p.159
  2. Gian Piero Brunetta. The History of Italian Cinema. Princeton University Press, 2009. p. 131.
  3. "PSICOVIP by Bruno Bozzetto - Animation Film @ Brooklyn Film Festival". Brooklynfilmfestival.org. 2012-06-11. Retrieved 2012-10-29.
  4. Mario Serellini (April 6, 2009). "Bozzetto: il cinema snobba i cartoon italiani ma mi vuole Disney". La Repubblica. Retrieved 5 November 2012.
  5. "barn produzioni multimediali". Barn.it. Retrieved 2013-11-27.
  6. "Vip-My-Brother-Superman - Trailer - Cast - Showtimes". NYTimes.com. Retrieved 2013-11-27.

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