Cado dalle nubi, which translates to "fallen from the clouds" in English, is a 2009 Italian romantic comedy film directed by Gennaro Nunziante. The film stars popular Italian comedian and singer, Checco Zalone, in the lead role of Checco, an aspiring singer from Apulia who moves to Milan after being dumped by his girlfriend.
Once in Milan, Checco finds a job as a waiter at a restaurant run by people from his hometown and begins to make new friends. He also meets a beautiful girl named Beatrice, played by Italian actress and model, Giulia Michelini, and falls in love. As Checco pursues his dream of becoming a singer, he decides to enter a popular TV singing competition show called "Canta che ti passa" (Sing and you will be okay).
Checco's journey to fame and success is full of comical mishaps, as he struggles to navigate the competitive world of show business while dealing with his overbearing mother and the challenges of his new relationship with Beatrice. Along the way, he must also confront his fears and insecurities and learn to stand up for himself.
Cado dalle nubi was a box office success in Italy and received positive reviews for its humor, performances, and uplifting message. Checco Zalone, who also wrote the screenplay and performed several original songs in the film, became a household name in Italy and went on to star in several more successful comedies.