The San Diego Italian Film Festival continues its acclaimed Monthly Series with Qui rido io (The King of Laughter) on May 14, 2026 at Digital Gym Cinema. Directed by Mario Martone and starring Toni Servillo, the visually rich historical drama explores the life of legendary Neapolitan actor Eduardo Scarpetta at the height of Italy’s theatrical golden age. Presented in Italian and Neapolitan with English subtitles, the screening offers audiences a compelling blend of cinema, history, comedy, and cultural insight through one of contemporary Italian cinema’s most celebrated filmmakers.