Like Crazy

Like Crazy (, Mad Joy) is a 2016 Italian comedy-drama film directed by Paolo Virzì, starring Valeria Bruni Tedeschi and Micaela Ramazzotti. It tells the story of two women from different backgrounds who become friends while being treated at a mental institution. It was screened in the Directors' Fortnight section at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival. Cast Micaela Ramazzotti - Donatella Morelli Valeria Bruni Tedeschi - Beatrice Morandini Valdirana Valentina Carnelutti - Fiamma Zappa Marco Messeri - Floriano Morelli - Pierluigi Aitiani - Renato Corsi Anna Galiena - Luciana Brogi Morelli Tommaso Ragno - Giorgio Lorenzini - Torregiani - Signora Morandini Valdirana Production The film was produced by Lotus Production and Rai Cinema. It was shot in Tuscany and Rome. Filming began on 18 May 2015 and lasted eight weeks. Release 01 Distribution released the film in Italy on 18 May 2016.