The 2020 film (I Hate Summer) marked a significant "return to form" for the iconic Italian comedy trio Aldo, Giovanni, and Giacomo . Directed by Massimo Venier , their longtime collaborator from their most successful early era, the film blends the trio's classic sketch-based humor with a more mature, bittersweet reflection on family and the passage of time. Plot and Premise

: Unlike their earlier "wafer-thin" plots, this film carries a more "bittersweet" and "agrodolce" tone, particularly in its final act. I Hate Summer (2020) - IMDb

: A stressed-out, meticulous shopkeeper facing a business crisis.

: The film contrasts modern technological distractions with the importance of real, face-to-face bonds.

The story follows three men from vastly different social and professional backgrounds who, due to a booking error, find themselves sharing the same seaside villa in for their summer vacation:

: The characters acknowledge their aging, reflecting on missed opportunities and family relationships.

: An easygoing hypochondriac and fan of singer Massimo Ranieri.

The initial friction between the three families—bickering over deck chairs and navigating their conflicting personalities—gradually gives way to unexpected friendships as they learn to coexist under one roof.