ITALIAN FILM FESTIVAL
It's Time to Talk (Io e te dobbiamo parlare)
Two mismatched police detectives reunite on a major corruption case, forced to work together despite a complicated past. As the investigation unfolds, old tensions resurface — particularly when one begins a relationship with the other’s ex-wife — turning the case into something far more personal.
Director
Alessandro Siani (Tramite Amicizia)
Actors
Alessandro Siani • Leonardo Pieraccioni • Francesca Chillemi • Enrico Lo Verso
1h 35m • Rated M • Comedy, Crime • Italy
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It's Time to Talk (Io e te dobbiamo parlare)
Tue 5 May 4:30pm ncp
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There’s a clear affection here for classic genre storytelling, particularly the playful rhythms of 1980s American cop comedies, but filtered through a distinctly Italian sensibility. The central pairing thrives on contrast — camaraderie and rivalry folded into one — as the investigation unfolds alongside a steady stream of misunderstandings and sharp exchanges. Light on its feet and generous with its humour, the film keeps its focus where it matters: on character, connection and the messy overlap between work and personal life.
Film Notes
A breezy, entertaining buddy comedy where crime and chaos go hand in hand.
Italian comedy heavyweights Alessandro Siani and Leonardo Pieraccioni join forces on screen for the first time in It's Time to Talk, a box office hit that blends buddy-cop antics with romantic complication. Set along the Adriatic coast, the film follows two detectives whose professional partnership is overshadowed by unresolved personal history — a dynamic that gives the familiar crime setup an extra layer of tension and humour. With Siani directing as well as starring, the film leans into a relaxed, sunlit tone that reflects its seaside setting.