Cresceranno i carciofi a Mimongo

Sergio studied plants at university. His thesis was on growing artichokes in arid land. Even with the degree he cannot find work. So he takes up a guide to finding a job. The book promises work in thirty days. The facts keep contradicting what the book says. Sergio does not give up all the same. He pulls in Enzo, the friend he lives with. Enzo carries on with his own carefree life. Meanwhile Sergio learns that Rita, his former girlfriend, is getting married. He is still in love with her. The film was Fulvio Ottaviano’s first feature, and it took the David award for best debut director in 1997. Daniele Liotti and Francesca Schiavo take the leads in this Italian film of 1996.