Film
duologue
Comedy-Drama
2 Characters

The Inspector's Visit

from Life is Beautiful

Written by Roberto Benigni, Vincenzo Cerami

Life is Beautiful

A school principal introduces an inspector to her staff, expecting a serious discussion about racial superiority. However, the inspector, who is actually Guido in disguise, comically subverts the expectations by delivering a nonsensical and absurd 'demonstration' of racial purity, much to the confusion of the principal and the amusement of the children.

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PRINCIPAL: Good morning, Mr. Inspector. I'm the principal.

These are some of our teachers.

INSPECTOR: Good.

Therefore--

How many years have you taught in this school district?

PRINCIPAL: Sixteen.

INSPECTOR: Are you up to date with the ongoing...

school program approved by the Ministry this year?

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CharactersPRINCIPAL, INSPECTOR
Duration4 min
Age Range35-45
GenderAny
GenreComedy-Drama
PeriodContemporary
Formatduologue
SourceLife is Beautiful
Tonecomedic
Accentnull
Suitable Forself tape, general practice
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