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Cesare Zavattini
Writing
Born September 20, 1902 · Luzzara, Italy
Died October 13, 1989
Also known as Чезаре Дзаваттини
Awards & recognition
- Viareggio-Versilia International Prize · 1985
- Golden Lion — Lifetime Achievement · 1982
- Nastro d'Argento — Best Screenplay · 1949
- Nastro d'Argento — Best Subject
- Order of Friendship of Peoples
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- Academy Award — Best Story · 1957 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay · 1950 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Writing, Original Screenplay · 1948 · nominated
Filmography21 titles

Bicycle Thieves
1948Screenplay, Story
1948Screenplay, Story

Umberto D.
1952Screenplay
1952Screenplay

Two Women
1960Screenplay
1960Screenplay

Bellissima
1951Story
1951Story

Shoeshine
1946Screenplay, Story
1946Screenplay, Story

The Children Are Watching Us
1943Screenplay
1943Screenplay

Sunflower
1970Screenplay, Story
1970Screenplay, Story

A Walk in the Clouds
1995Original Story
1995Original Story

Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
1963Screenplay
1963Screenplay

The Roof
1956Screenplay, Story
1956Screenplay, Story

The Gold of Naples
1954Screenplay
1954Screenplay

Miracle in Milan
1951Novel, Screenplay, Story
1951Novel, Screenplay, Story

Boccaccio '70
1962Idea, Screenplay
1962Idea, Screenplay

I'll Give a Million
1935Writer
1935Writer

Love in the City
1953Co-Director, Producer, Writer
1953Co-Director, Producer, Writer

After the Fox
1966Screenplay
1966Screenplay

The Witches
1967Screenplay, Story
1967Screenplay, Story

Station Terminus
1953Screenplay, Story
1953Screenplay, Story

Pier Paolo Pasolini: A Film Maker's Life
1971as Self
1971as Self

A Place for Lovers
1968Screenplay
1968Screenplay

The Doll that Took the Town
1957Screenplay
1957Screenplay