Who is Il Matto from the film, La strada?

The Fool is Zampano's rival. He receives a lot of praise at the circus, and Zampano hates him. When the Fool and Gelsomina become friends, Zampano is outraged. He forbids Gelsomina from working with the Fool. Although the Fool and Gelsomina remain friends, the Fool convinces her that Zampano is in love with her, and she chooses to stay with Zampano.

Zampano becomes angry with the Fool, and they fight. After they get out of jail, Zampano and Gelsomina begin traveling again. One day, on the side of the road, they run into the Fool who begins taunting Zampano. Zampano attacks and accidentally kills the Fool. After the Fool dies, Gelsomina loses all hope for the future and cries constantly.