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Biography
Margaret Mazzantini is an Italian-Irish writer and actress. She became a film, television and stage actor, but is best known as a writer. Mazzantini began her acting career in 1980, starring in the cult horror classic Antropophagus. She has also appeared on television and in the theatre. As a successful writer, her novels include Non ti muovere, which was adapted into the namesake film and is directed by her husband Sergio Castellitto and stars Penélope Cruz. Her career as a writer and actress has earned her several awards and nominations, including Campiello Awards, a Golden Ticket Award, and a Goya Award.
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Awards & recognition
- Grinzane Cavour Prize · 2002
- Rapallo Carige Prize · 2002
- Strega Prize · 2002
- Flaiano Literary Prize
- Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
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- Nastro d'Argento — Best Screenplay
- Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
- Premio Campiello
- Strega Prize
