Ex

Ex (released internationally as Many Kisses Later) is a 2009 Italian-French romantic comedy directed by Fausto Brizzi, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Massimiliano Bruno and Marco Martani. The director's third feature follows the intertwined lives of various characters who are forced to confront their former partners and unfinished relationships, brought to the screen by a large ensemble cast including Silvio Orlando, Claudio Bisio, Claudia Gerini, Cristiana Capotondi, Alessandro Gassmann and Fabio De Luigi. Produced by Italian International Film in collaboration with Rai Cinema, the film opened in Italian cinemas on 6 February 2009 and became a major box-office hit, earning over ten million euros. It was recognized as a work of national cultural interest by the Italian Ministry of Heritage and Culture and won the Silver Ribbon for best comedy film.