The phrase (And we, like idiots, stood by and watched) serves as the biting title of the 2021 satirical film directed by Pierfrancesco Diliberto , better known as Pif . This title, originally inspired by a remark from the late author Andrea Camilleri , captures the essence of a modern society paralyzed by its own technological "progress".
According to Commissione Nazionale Valutazione Film , the title refers to our collective —the way we passively accept the invasion of technology into every facet of our lives, from labor rights to romantic intimacy. E noi come stronzi rimanemmo a guardare
The film, which can be viewed on platforms like Netflix and Amazon , offers a sharp critique of the gig economy and the faceless power of algorithms. The phrase (And we, like idiots, stood by