Scusate se esisto! (2014), titled Do You See Me? in English, is an Italian comedy directed by Riccardo Milani that serves as a satirical look at gender discrimination and professional "brain drain" in modern Italy.
To win a contract for the redevelopment of the Corviale district in Rome , she creates a male alter ego, "Bruno Serena," and passes herself off as his secretary. She enlists her new friend ( Raoul Bova ), a handsome restaurant owner who happens to be gay, to play the role of the male architect. This deception leads to a series of comedic misunderstandings as they both navigate their secret identities and evolving friendship. Core Themes Scusate se esisto!, that strange couple... - Cineuropa Scusate se esisto! 2014 - 106 min Commedia
The story follows ( Paola Cortellesi ), a brilliant architect who, after a successful career in London, decides to return to her home country. However, she quickly discovers that the Italian job market is deeply sexist and dismissive of her high qualifications. Scusate se esisto