Whatsoeverly (2011) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

A corrupt entrepreneur conquers local political power through manipulation while damaging his family and leaving others to bear the consequences.

Story Structure — 5 Plot Phases

A Fugitive Returns Home

Cetto returns to Marina di Sopra with Cosa and her daughter, disrupting his marriage to Carmen. He reconnects with Melo and resumes his corrupt local life.

Key Events

• Cetto Returns to Italy — Cetto returns from Latin America with Cosa and her daughter. Characters: Cetto La Qualunque, Isabel De Los Santos detta Cosa, la compagna sudamericana, La bambina, la figlia di Cosa Location: Marina di Sopra
• The Family Confrontation — Carmen reacts violently after seeing Cosa with Cetto. Characters: Cetto La Qualunque, Carmen La Qualunque, Isabel De Los Santos detta Cosa, la compagna sudamericana Location: Cetto's house
• Melo's Difficult Homecoming — Cetto reunites with his awkward and shy son Melo. Characters: Cetto La Qualunque, Carmelo "Melo" La Qualunque, Carmen La Qualunque Location: Cetto's house
• The Corrupt Mansion — Cetto's home resembles a typical Calabrian criminal mansion. Characters: Cetto La Qualunque Location: Cetto's mansion
• Meeting at the Club — Cetto meets friends who support his wrongdoing. Characters: Cetto La Qualunque, Pino 'O Straniero' Location: Cetto's club

The Mayoral Challenge

Cetto learns that Giovanni De Santis intends to become mayor and decides to enter politics himself. He recruits Gerry after his crude public image fails to impress journalists.

Key Events

• The Mayoral Threat — Cetto learns that De Santis plans to run for mayor. Characters: Cetto La Qualunque, Giovanni De Santis, Pino 'O Straniero' Location: Cetto's club
• Cetto Enters Politics — Cetto decides to contest De Santis for mayor. Characters: Cetto La Qualunque, Giovanni De Santis Location: Marina di Sopra
• Paradais Village — Cetto's shabby campsite reflects his crude business empire. Characters: Cetto La Qualunque Location: Paradais Village campsite
• Hiring Gerry Salerno — Cetto hires Gerry to manage his weak campaign presentation. Characters: Cetto La Qualunque, Gerardo "Jerry" Salerno Location: Cetto's office
• Campaign Deception Begins — Cetto and Gerry use tricks and deceit against De Santis. Characters: Cetto La Qualunque, Gerardo "Jerry" Salerno, Giovanni De Santis Location: Marina di Sopra

Corruption as Campaign Strategy

Cetto and Gerry use manipulation, cheating, and deceit to appeal to the people of Marina di Sopra. Cetto simultaneously subjects Melo to increasingly abusive lessons in his idea of manhood.

Key Events

• Melo's Criminal Education — Cetto takes Melo hunting illegally and tests his violent masculinity. Characters: Cetto La Qualunque, Carmelo "Melo" La Qualunque Location: Protected countryside
• The Forced Initiation — Cetto forces Melo to have sex to prove his manhood. Characters: Cetto La Qualunque, Carmelo "Melo" La Qualunque Location: A prostitution venue
• Marriage Breakdown — Cetto divorces Carmen and plans to marry Cosa. Characters: Cetto La Qualunque, Carmen La Qualunque, Isabel De Los Santos detta Cosa, la compagna sudamericana Location: Cetto's house

The Law Turns on Melo

Cavallaro finds the missing permit for Cetto's pizzeria, creating a serious legal threat. Cetto transfers ownership to Melo, causing his son to face prison while Cetto remains free.

Key Events

• Cavallaro Finds the Permit Problem — Cavallaro discovers that the pizzeria lacks a building permit. Characters: Tenente Cavallaro, Cetto La Qualunque Location: Cetto's pizzeria
• The Documents Are Changed — Cetto makes Melo the recorded owner before Cavallaro arrives. Characters: Cetto La Qualunque, Carmelo "Melo" La Qualunque, Tenente Cavallaro Location: Cetto's pizzeria
• Melo Takes the Blame — Melo is sent to prison while Cetto continues campaigning. Characters: Carmelo "Melo" La Qualunque, Tenente Cavallaro, Cetto La Qualunque Location: Cetto's pizzeria
• Carmen Leaves Cetto — Carmen calls Cetto heartless and leaves him. Characters: Carmen La Qualunque, Cetto La Qualunque Location: Cetto's house

Victory and Departure

Cetto delivers promises in the town square while Gerry and Calogero undermine De Santis through a corrupt media operation. Cetto wins the election, but Gerry leaves Italy with Cosa and her daughter.

Key Events

• The Election Speech — Cetto promises procurement, tax abolition, and abundant prostitution. Characters: Cetto La Qualunque, Giovanni De Santis, Gerardo "Jerry" Salerno Location: The town square
• Calogero's Corrupt Reporting — Gerry and Calogero help discredit De Santis's intentions. Characters: Cetto La Qualunque, Gerardo "Jerry" Salerno, Calogero, Giovanni De Santis Location: Marina di Sopra
• Cetto Wins the Election — Cetto defeats De Santis and becomes mayor. Characters: Cetto La Qualunque, Giovanni De Santis, Gerardo "Jerry" Salerno, Calogero Location: Marina di Sopra
• Gerry Takes Cosa Away — Gerry leaves Italy with Cosa and her daughter. Characters: Gerardo "Jerry" Salerno, Isabel De Los Santos detta Cosa, la compagna sudamericana, La bambina, la figlia di Cosa Location: Italy
• A Different Future for Cosa — Gerry seeks a dignified life and education for Cosa and her daughter. Characters: Gerardo "Jerry" Salerno, Isabel De Los Santos detta Cosa, la compagna sudamericana, La bambina, la figlia di Cosa Location: Outside Italy

Story Breakdown

• Cetto Returns Home — Cetto's return to Calabria reopens domestic conflicts and restores his influence.
  • Latin American Return — Cetto arrives from Latin America with Cosa and her daughter.
  • Domestic Explosion — Carmen reacts violently to Cosa's presence.
• The Mayoral Challenge — De Santis's honest candidacy prompts Cetto to seek the mayoralty.
  • De Santis Campaign — De Santis runs to improve the town's economic and cultural condition.
  • Cetto's Decision — Cetto enters the race to prevent De Santis from winning.
• Gerry's Campaign Machine — Gerry converts Cetto's crude instincts into a more effective political campaign.
  • Hiring the Manager — Cetto hires Gerry after journalists reject his uninformed presentation.
  • Deceptive Outreach — The campaign uses tricks, cheating, and deceit against local voters.
• Melo's Corrupt Education — Cetto forces Melo to imitate his violent and exploitative model of masculinity.
  • Illegal Hunting — Cetto takes Melo hunting in protected areas and has him shoot mannequins.
  • Forced Initiation — Cetto forces Melo to have sex to prove his manhood.
• The Legal Trap — Cavallaro's investigation threatens Cetto, who redirects the legal consequences toward Melo.
  • Missing Building Permit — Cavallaro discovers that Cetto's pizzeria lacks the required permit.
  • Melo Takes Ownership — Cetto alters the documents so Melo becomes the apparent owner.
• Election Through Corruption — Cetto wins by combining inflammatory promises, media corruption, and campaign manipulation.
  • Town Square Promises — Cetto promises procurement, tax abolition, and the arrival of prostitutes.
  • Cetto Becomes Mayor — Gerry and Calogero help undermine De Santis before Cetto wins.
• A Bittersweet Departure — Political victory contrasts with family damage and a final act of escape.
  • Carmen Leaves — Carmen calls Cetto heartless and abandons the marriage.
  • Gerry Takes Cosa Away — Gerry leaves Italy with Cosa and her daughter for a dignified life.

Directed by

Giulio Manfredonia

Key Cast

• Antonio Albanese — Cetto La Qualunque
• Sergio Rubini — Gerardo "Jerry" Salerno
• Lorenza Indovina — Carmen La Qualunque
• Nicola Rignanese — Pino 'O Straniero'
• Davide Giordano — Carmelo "Melo" La Qualunque