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Elio Petri

Directing

Born January 29, 1929 · Rome, Italy

Died November 10, 1982

Also known as Eraclio Petri · Элио Петри · 엘리오 페트리

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Biography

Eraclio "Elio" Petri (29 January 1929—10 November 1982) was an Italian writer and director known for his political dramas and thrillers, such as "Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion" (1970), "A Quiet Place in the Country" (1968) and "The Assassin" (1961).

Awards & recognition

  • Palme d'Or · 1972
  • Cannes Film Festival Grand Prix · 1970
  • David di Donatello — Best Film · 1970
  • FIPRESCI Prize of the Festival de Cannes · 1970
  • Grand Jury Prize of the Venice Film Festival · 1970
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  • Nastro d'Argento — the director of the best film · 1968
  • Best Screenplay Award · 1967
  • Nastro d'Argento — Best Subject
  • Nastro d'Argento — Best Screenplay
  • Academy Award — Best Writing, Original Screenplay · 1972 · nominated

Filmography5 titles

Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion

1970as Policeman Sleeping During Dottore's Address (uncredited)

Tokyo Olympiad

1965Thanks

We Still Kill the Old Way

1967Director, Screenplay

The 10th Victim

1965Director, Screenplay

A Quiet Place in the Country

1968Dialogue, Director, Screenplay, Story