Character Relationship Map: Io piaccio

Characters

• Prof. Roberto Maldi (played by Walter Chiari) — protagonist

  A shy researcher at Commendatore Tassinetti's company who develops an experimental compound on a capon named Gildo intended to boost male courage. Pressured by his boss, he tests the latest formula on...

• Comm. Tassinetti (played by Aldo Fabrizi) — protagonist

  The company owner who pressures Professor Maldi to skip animal testing and immediately test the latest version of the courage compound on himself, directly triggering the film's central premise.

• Nicolino (played by Peppino De Filippo) — supporting
• Doriana Paris (played by Dorian Gray) — supporting
• Sandra, assistente di Maldi (played by Bianca Maria Fusari) — supporting
• Sibilla (played by Tina Pica) — supporting
• Doriana Paris' Assistant (played by Emma Baron) — minor
• Marassino's wife (played by Dina Perbellini) — minor
• Marassino (played by Mario Carotenuto) — supporting
• Sandra (played by Sandra Mondaini) — minor

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

• Marassino's wife → Marassino (wife)
• Doriana Paris' Assistant → Doriana Paris (assistant)
• Doriana Paris → Marassino (Romantic Pursuer) — Actress being pursued by the businessman
• Prof. Roberto Maldi → Doriana Paris (Romantic Interest) — Scientist attracted to the actress
• Prof. Roberto Maldi → Comm. Tassinetti (Professional Boss) — Scientist reporting to his superior
• Prof. Roberto Maldi → Sandra, assistente di Maldi (Professional Coworker) — Scientist and laboratory assistant working together

Story Dynamics

Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.

• Sandra → Sandra, assistente di Maldi (Unknown Relation) — Possible relation between two Sandras
• Sibilla → Prof. Roberto Maldi (Social Acquaintance) — Acquaintance of the scientist
• Nicolino → Prof. Roberto Maldi (Social Friend) — Friend of the scientist
• Comm. Tassinetti → Marassino (Alliance BusinessPartner) — Businessman and potential collaborator
• Prof. Roberto Maldi → Marassino (Conflict Rival) — Scientist competing for Doriana's attention

Story Analysis

A shy researcher tests a compound intended to create courage and instead becomes irresistibly fascinating for twenty-four hours.

Plot Progression

1. Experiments Under Pressure — A researcher works for a company and tests a compound on animals. The preparation is intended to give men courage, while a capon becomes the central test subject.
2. The Reckless Self-Test — The company holder pressures the researcher to proceed. Before learning the capon's reaction, the researcher tests the latest compound version on himself.
3. An Unexpected Attraction — The shy researcher discovers that the compound does not create courage. Instead, every woman he meets begins to desire him.
4. Twenty-Four Hours Of Fascination — The discovery produces irresistible fascination rather than its intended effect. This transformation is temporary and lasts for twenty-four hours.