Cesare Zavattini

Cesare Zavattini ( born September 20, 1902 in New Ulm, † October 13, 1989 in Rome ) was an Italian writer and theorist of neo-realism.

Life

Born in New Ulm, near Reggio Emilia, in northern Italy, he studied law at the University of Parma, but devoted himself to writing. In 1930 he moved to Milan and worked for the book and magazine publisher Angelo Rizzoli. After Rizzoli in 1934 began to produce films, Zavattini received his first screenplay award in 1936. Three years later he met Vittorio De Sica, with which he produced films about two dozen, including such masterpieces of Italian neorealism as shoe shiners ( Sciuscià, 1946) Bicycle Thieves ( Ladri di Biciclette, 1948), miracle in Milan ( miracle Church in Milano, 1951) and Umberto D. ( 1952).

During his career he has worked with over 80 directors, among others, with Michelangelo Antonioni, Alessandro Blasetti, Mauro Bolognini, Mario Camerini, Rene Clement, Federico Fellini, Pietro Germi, Alberto Lattuada, Mario Monicelli, Elio Petri, Dino Risi, Roberto Rossellini, Mario Soldati and Luchino Visconti.

Zavattini died on October 13, 1989 in Rome.

Awards

Zavattini was a total of three times nominated for an Oscar. Four times he was awarded the silver band of the Professional Association of Italian Film Journalists. In 1982 he was finally honored at the Venice Film Festival Golden Lion for lifetime achievement.

Filmography (selection)

Pictures of Cesare Zavattini

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