Nanni Moretti is again the irascible hero of his own narrative, blending the personal and political to dissect Italian life, society, and state. Taking its title from a month marked by two key occasions-the birth of his son and the possible election of Italy's first left-wing government-this anecdotal diary attempts to find the balance between both events and to live with, and comically relish, the contradictions that emerge. Filled with memorable images and Moretti's highly entertaining neurotic ramblings, pointed political musings, and amusing asides on everything from film to scooters, April shows a way of dealing with the complexities of modern life and politics both inside and outside the home.