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Folco Quilici

Directing

Born April 9, 1930 · Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Died February 24, 2018

Biography

Folco Quilici (9 April 1930 – 24 February 2018) was an Italian film director and screenwriter. He directed a total of 22 films between 1952 and his retirement in 2005, including Tiko and the Shark (it). His 1955 film L'ultimo paradiso won the Silver Bear in the documentary category at the 7th Berlin International Film Festival.

Awards & recognition

  • Order of Minerva · 2000
  • Silver ShellBest Director · 1959
  • Gold Medal of the Italian Order of MeritCulture and Art

Filmography2 titles