Yuppies (1986-altadefinizione01) [sd-ita] -

The 1986 film , directed by Carlo Vanzina, serves as a definitive cultural artifact of the "Milano da bere" era in Italy. The movie satirizes and celebrates the rise of the Italian "Young Urban Professional," a demographic defined by hedonism, social climbing, and an obsession with appearance over substance. The Quintessential Italian Yuppie

: The film mocks the performative nature of their success, such as the famous scene where the group argues over who should pay a restaurant bill they can barely afford. Yuppies (1986-Altadefinizione01) [SD-iTA]

While often dismissed by critics as a "lightweight" comedy, Yuppies is now viewed by many as a perfect "sociological photograph" of 1980s Italy. It captured a specific moment of economic optimism and cultural shift toward consumerism that would eventually lead to the disillusionment of the following decade. The film's success was so immediate that it spawned a sequel, Yuppies 2 , later that same year. The 1986 film , directed by Carlo Vanzina,