Directed by Sydney Sibilia, Ad honorem successfully bridges the gap between biting social satire and slick action cinema.
Picking up after the high-stakes action of Masterclass , we find Pietro Zinni (Edoardo Leo) and his gang of over-educated miscreants locked away in various prisons across Italy. But the "research" doesn't stop. Pietro discovers that Walter Mercurio (Luigi Lo Cascio), a former professor of inorganic chemistry turned rogue, is planning a devastating nerve gas attack at the University of Roma "La Sapienza". Smetto quando voglio - Ad honorem
What happens when you take the most brilliant minds in the country and push them to the edge of the law? You get the Smetto quando voglio trilogy, and its final act, Ad honorem (2017), is the explosive, neon-drenched conclusion we didn't know we needed. Directed by Sydney Sibilia, Ad honorem successfully bridges
: The core theme remains as relevant as ever. These researchers are forced into crime because their country offers no place for their intellect. Pietro discovers that Walter Mercurio (Luigi Lo Cascio),
: Sibilia continues his signature use of an oversaturated, neon palette, giving the film a graphic-novel feel that sets it apart from traditional Italian comedies.
: The chemistry between the cast—including Stefano Fresi (Alberto) and Valerio Aprea (Mattia)—remains the heart of the series. Every PhD holder gets their moment to shine using their specific field of study to bypass security. Smetto Quando Voglio: Ad Honorem, ecco il trailer del film