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Marco Ferreri

Directing

Born May 11, 1928 · Milan, Lombardy, Italy

Died May 9, 1997

Also known as Marcantonio Ferreri

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Biography

Marco Ferreri was an Italian film director, screenwriter and actor, who began his career in the 1950s directing three films in Spain, followed by 24 Italian films before his death in 1997. He is considered one of the greatest European cinematic provocateurs of his time and had a constant presence in prestigious festival circuit - including eight films in competition in Cannes Film Festival and a Golden Bear win in 1991 Berlin Film Festival. Three of his films are among 100 films selected for preservation for their significant contribution to Italian cinema.

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Awards & recognition

  • Golden Shell · 1981
  • Silver Bear · 1980
  • Cannes Film Festival Grand Prix
  • David di Donatello — Best Script
  • David di Donatello — Best Director
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  • FIPRESCI Prize of the Festival de Cannes
  • Golden Bear
  • Nastro d'Argento — the director of the best film
  • Nastro d'Argento — Best Subject

Filmography9 titles

Mafioso

1962Screenplay

The Big Feast

1973Director, Screenplay

Dillinger Is Dead

1969Director, Screenplay, Story

Pigsty

1969as Hans Günther

Women and Soldiers

1955as Landlord

Love in the City

1953as Man in Trinità de' Monti (segment "Gli italiani si voltano")

Casanova 70

1965as il conte

The Flesh

1991Director, Writer

An Almost Perfect Affair

1979as Self (uncredited)