

Boris
Boris is an Italian television series created by Luca Manzi and Carlo Mazzotta, initially produced from 2007 to 2010, with a revival season premiered in 2022. The show brings to the stage the behind the scenes of a television set where a troupe is shooting Gli occhi del cuore 2 (The eyes of the heart 2), a satirical portrait of the many fictions airing on the Italian TV networks.
Cast

Francesco Pannofino
René Ferretti

Alessandro Tiberi
Alessandro

Pietro Sermonti
Stanis La Rochelle

Carolina Crescentini
Corinna Negri

Caterina Guzzanti
Arianna Dell'Arti

Antonio Catania
Diego Lopez

Antonino Bruschetta
Duccio Patanè

Paolo Calabresi
Augusto Biascica

Alberto Di Stasio
Sergio Vannucci

Carlo Luca De Ruggieri
Lorenzo

Luca Amorosino
Alfredo

Valerio Aprea
Sceneggiatore 1

Massimo De Lorenzo
Sceneggiatore 2

Andrea Sartoretti
Sceneggiatore 3

Andrea Lintozzi
Fabio
Seasons

E1My First Day
Apr 16, 2007
An aspiring director arrives on set for his first day and is faced with staffing issues, creative disagreements, and self-centered actors.

E2The Count's Ring
Apr 16, 2007
Sergio forces Alessandro to sign documents that strip him of all his rights, and the excellent performance of a stage actor casts the cast in a bad light.

E3The Climber of the Andes
Apr 23, 2007
One of the actors in the cast looks nothing like the photograph released by his agency and a Peruvian boy tries to sneak in among the extras.

E4Quality or Death
Apr 30, 2007
To impress a director friend, René shoots the day's scenes with a steadycam, meanwhile Biascica asks Alessandro for advice on love matters.

E5A+B=C
May 7, 2007
The network hopes to boost ratings with a new character's raunchy jokes, just when Corinna may be forced to leave the series.

E6Like Lars von Trier
May 14, 2007
While a fan visit creates tension on the set, René directs Stanis and Corinna in an awkward nude scene.

E7When a Man Feels the End
May 21, 2007
During some night scenes, the cast ended up getting drunk on the limoncello sent by the network director, causing several problems during filming.

E8Merry Christmas
May 28, 2007
Alfredo replaces René, who is struggling with gastric problems, while Stanis' father takes advantage of his son's fame to get a part.

E9A Matter of Principle
Jun 4, 2007
To appease the pro-Catholic press, René has to reshoot a scene featuring an abortion, while Duccio discovers that someone has taken the money from his jacket.

E10The Jeweler
Jun 11, 2007
While filming is interrupted due to Corinna, Davide is worried about the low turnout of journalists at the press conference.

E11Exit Strategy
Jun 18, 2007
After the first episode aired, the cast and crew eagerly awaited the ratings results, and René shot a short film about ants.

E12A Special Day
Jun 25, 2007
While René is in Milan to introduce some actors to an advertising agency, the assistant director and the director of photography swap roles.

E13Stanis Must Not Die
Jul 2, 2007
The series is suspended due to low ratings, so René has to remove all the cast members from the scene in the final episode and Boris is not feeling well.

E14The Last Episode
Jul 9, 2007
While the budget forces the production to shoot the final episode in just two days, everyone is anxious to find out whether the series will be canceled or not.

E1My Africa (Part One)
May 12, 2008
The crew is elated by the success of "Gli occhi del cuore." Meanwhile, the network announces that Corinna is leaving the series, and Alessandro has an accident during filming.

E2My Africa (Part Two)
May 12, 2008
Alessandro tries to fix the problems he caused while making the show. Meanwhile, Corinna's replacement begins filming the new serie.

E3Who Will Be Saved?
May 19, 2008
The network orders crew cuts and leaves René in charge of deciding who to fire. Meanwhile, Alessandro tries to keep the unstable Mariano under control.

E4The Disguise Is Off
May 26, 2008
The introduction of an element of sensuality into the drama creates conflict between Arianna, René, and Karin. Meanwhile, Gloria looks for a new job, and Biascica goes to psychoanalysis.

E5The Affaire Martellone
Jun 2, 2008
The writers want to eliminate a character played by an actor involved in a scandal. Meanwhile, Stanis tries to impress a new actress.

E6No Logo
Jun 9, 2008
The director of photography enlists René in an attempt to insert covert advertising into an episode. Meanwhile, Karin forces Alessandro's hand in Rome.

E7Death to the Count
Jun 16, 2008
Mariano, a new actor, experiences his inner dramas in a stormy way and creates problems for the production.

E8The Sky Above Stanis
Jun 23, 2008
Arianna stifles her jealousy over Alessandro's new relationship. Meanwhile, Stanis waits on set for the arrival of a well-known director, and Lorenzo gets a "promotion."

E9Mazinga's Daughter
Jun 30, 2008
René is forced to work on a new series whose fate is sealed. Meanwhile, discontent with Cristina grows within the group, and the crew teaches Lorenzo a lesson.

E10A Tuzzo
Jul 7, 2008
Filming is complicated by the lack of chemistry between Karin and Stanis, René's worries about his career, and Duccio's attempts to sell fish on set.

E11Italy That Works
Jul 14, 2008
While René is anxious about his new assignment, Mariano takes a stand with his agent and Stanis comes to a conclusion about Alessandro.

E12Use Force, Ferretti
Jul 21, 2008
Cristina is increasingly skeptical about her role and that of the production. Meanwhile, Duccio replaces René, and Arianna gives in to Stanis's insistent courtship.

E13The Deaf-Mute, the Senator, and the Country's Balance of Power (Part One)
Jul 28, 2008
Arianna and Stanis meet again after their night together, Alessandro plays a vacant role, and René discovers that the election results could affect filming.

E14The Deaf-Mute, the Senator, and the Country's Balance of Power (Part Two)
Jul 28, 2008
Filming takes place amid uncertainty as we await the election results. Mariano takes a dramatic step, and René delivers news that surprises everyone.

E1Another Television Is Possible (Part One)
Mar 1, 2010
René moves to the competition, but all that glitters is not gold. Then he receives a proposal for a revolutionary project. Surprisingly, Alessandro joins Arianna.

E2Another Television Is Possible (Part Two)
Mar 1, 2010
René moves to the competition, but all that glitters is not gold. Then he receives a proposal for a revolutionary project. Surprisingly, Alessandro joins Arianna.

E3Quality Is Not Enough
Mar 8, 2010
First day of filming for Medical Dimension. Lorenzo has become a cameraman, and Biascica threatens some stagehands. Alessandro and Arianna return to their roles.

E4The Clip
Mar 8, 2010
The series has a new protagonist, and René wants to keep his relationship with her a secret. Sergio lends them his camera. Alessandro wants to test out his dialogue.

E5The Importance of Pleasing Notaries
Mar 15, 2010
Stanis wants to co-direct Medical Dimension. Fabiana shows off her talents with the newcomer, a sociopathic actor. Lopez's arrival complicates everything.

E6Coprolalia
Mar 15, 2010
Medical Dimension takes an unexpected turn. Martellone becomes a popular icon. A friend of Arianna's unnerves Alessandro. Duccio takes credit for something he doesn't deserve.

E7Like Durok
Mar 22, 2010
The network tries to rejuvenate Grandpa Mauro, with aberrant results. Itala leaves the show. At the presentation of Medical Dimension, René delivers a heartfelt speech.

E8Happy Grazie Day
Mar 22, 2010
The actors film scenes in a villa, under the influence of drugs and medications. Arianna threatens Alessandro. An unclear script requires a leap of imagination.

E9It Smells Like a Masterpiece
Mar 29, 2010
New ideas are coming for Medical Dimension, while filming new scenes for Grandpa Mauro. Maestro Arcangeli loses a fan and complains about Valerio's stench.

E10The Epiphany
Mar 29, 2010
An extra gives the crew a hard time. Financial problems lead to a makeshift solution. René has to reshoot some footage and makes a disconcerting discovery.

E11Stopper
Apr 5, 2010
A great soccer player arrives on set, causing a chain of misunderstandings. Thanks to a secret meeting, René uncovers Dr. Cane's trap.

E12In the Net
Apr 5, 2010
René arrives on set after a night of partying. Fabiana receives a tempting proposal, but she doesn't want to leave Medical Dimension.

E13Back to the Future (Part One)
Apr 12, 2010
René forces the writers to rewrite Medical Dimension. A race against time begins to produce an original episode. Arianna and Alessandro say goodbye.

E14Back to the Future (Part Two)
Apr 12, 2010
René forces the writers to rewrite Medical Dimension. A race against time begins to produce an original episode. Arianna and Alessandro say goodbye.

E1The Last Shall Be First
Oct 26, 2022
More than ten years later, Boris’ crew reunites on the set of the new project, “Life of Jesus."

E2Cursed Cana
Oct 26, 2022
Boris’ crew struggles to convince the "Platform" to get on board with the project.

E3Fucking René Ferreedi!
Oct 26, 2022
Mariano, Cristina and Tatti Barletta arrive on the set of “Life of Jesus."

E4The Set of Miracles
Oct 26, 2022
It is the day of Jesus’ miracles, yet, it is Karin who works magic.

E5Jesus’ Sense of Humor
Oct 26, 2022
Zacchaeus is played by the new Martellone. But, what happened to all the extras?

E6Liberté, Egalité, Grabilité
Oct 26, 2022
The set is in total chaos. Glauco gives Tatti and René a crazy idea to fix things.

E7Forgive Them for They Know Not What They Do
Oct 26, 2022
René moves to second unit and, unbeknownst to anyone, the writers get back to work.

E8The Eyes of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Oct 26, 2022
It is the last day of shooting. Will René finally succeed in shooting his masterpiece?
Storyline
Boris is an Italian television series created by Luca Manzi and Carlo Mazzotta, initially produced from 2007 to 2010, with a revival season premiered in 2022. The show brings to the stage the behind the scenes of a television set where a troupe is shooting Gli occhi del cuore 2 (The eyes of the heart 2), a satirical portrait of the many fictions airing on the Italian TV networks.
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