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Biography
Gabriele Mainetti is an italian actor, director, producer and composer. His short film Tiger Boy (2012) was selected in the 86th Academy Awards short list for che "Live action short" section. His first feature film, Lo chiamavano Jeeg Robot (2016), won eight David di Donatello, including best director and best actor.
Awards & recognition
- Ciak d'oro - Best first work by an Italian director
- Ciak d'oro - best soundtrack
- David di Donatello — Best New Director
- David di Donatello — Best Producer
- Globo d'oro — best film
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- Nastro d'Argento — Best New Director
Filmography3 titles

They Call Me Jeeg Robot
2015Director, Original Music Composer, Producer
2015Director, Original Music Composer, Producer

Freaks Out
2021Director, Original Music Composer, Producer, Screenplay
2021Director, Original Music Composer, Producer, Screenplay

The Forbidden City
2025Director, Screenplay, Story
2025Director, Screenplay, Story