Benvenuti al Sud

Benvenuti al Sud or in English Welcome to the South is another Italian movie which I'd like to recommend you. It's one of the movies to watch on a rainy day or evening. It's a remake of a French movie Bienvenue chez les Ch'tis.

The manager of Poste Italiane (postal service), who works near Milan, so in the northern part of Italy, is forced to change his workplace. He moves to a town near Naples in southern Italy. 
At the beginning, he associates this place with garbage in the streets, mafia and in general - disorder.
This comedy refers to different stereotypes which are present in Italian society. We can notice many prejudices. 

The reality is quite different. Alberto, it's the name of the main caracter, appreciates all the pleasant places and the habits of local people. He notes also a low crime rate and the hospitality of his workmates.

His wife and his child still live in the north of Italy. His wife believes in stereotypes and Alberto hides the truth. One day, she decides to visit him....

At the end, it is difficult to Alberto to return home, because it's turns out that his stay in the South was an unforgettable experience.

I would like to conclude this blog post with a quote from this movie, which sums up the whole story:

 “When a stranger comes to the South he cries twice: when he arrives and when he leaves.”