Lend Me Your Wife

About This Movie

Lend Me Your Wife is this quirky gem from 1980 that fits snugly into the comedy genre. It’s got that lighthearted Milanese charm, juxtaposing the fast-paced life of advertising with the chaos of personal relationships. Alex Fortini, played with just the right mix of confusion and desperation, finds himself in an increasingly convoluted situation when his estranged wife drops back into his life. The pacing has a nice rhythm, keeping you engaged as the misunderstandings pile up. What really stood out to me was how it captures the absurdity of love and marriage. The performances are a bit over-the-top, but they work, adding to this oddly relatable exploration of commitment and anxiety. It’s definitely got a unique tone that lingers after the credits roll.

Quirky Milanese setting · Themes of love and anxiety · Notable for its absurd humor