Fantozzi 2000 – La clonazione

In the uproarious sci-fi comedy “Fantozzi 2000 – La clonazione,” we rejoin the hapless accountant Ugo Fantozzi, a man whose life is a never-ending series of misfortunes and bureaucratic absurdities. Set in the near future, where technology has advanced but human incompetence remains unchanged, Fantozzi finds himself unwittingly at the center of a highly secretive government experiment involving cloning.

When Fantozzi suffers an unfortunate accident at work, his employers—an eccentric group of scientists fueled by corporate greed—decide to use him as the prototype for their revolutionary cloning project. The aim is to create the perfect employee: tireless, obedient, and utterly devoid of interpersonal skills. But when the operation goes hilariously wrong, Fantozzi’s clone emerges with an exaggerated version of his own shortcomings and an uncontrollable desire to rebel against authority.

Stripped of his mundane life, Ugo now faces the absurdity of competing against his own clone for a promotion at the office. His clone, dubbed “Fantozzi 2.0,” quickly becomes the office favorite thanks to its relentless charm and boundless energy—qualities that reveal the impossibility of the perfect worker and the madness of corporate culture.

Among the chaos unfolds a supporting cast of peculiar characters: resigning secretary Pina, unexpectedly enamored with the clone; the cynical office manager, Frau Paletta, who sees the cloning project as the key to corporate domination; and a bumbling group of government agents hot on the trail of the rogue experiment as they try to cover up their blunders.

Themes of identity, the absurdity of modern work life, and the dangers of scientific overreach intertwine throughout the narrative, satirizing contemporary society’s obsession with perfection. As Ugo battles against his newfound competition, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery, learning to embrace his flaws and the chaotic humor of life.

“Fantozzi 2000 – La clonazione” is a laugh-out-loud spectacle reflecting the trials of an everyday hero in a world where being ordinary is anything but. With witty writing and an engaging storyline, this film brings the legendary character into the twenty-first century in a way that will resonate with audiences of all ages.