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Marco Risi

Marco Risi (born 4 June 1951) is an Italian film director, screenwriter, film producer and cinematographer. After graduating from Liceo Scientifico, Risi joined the faculty of philosophy, but abandoned his studies after two years. He began his career as an assistant of his uncle, Nelo Risi, for A Season in Hell (1971) and thereafter for directors such as Duccio Tessari, Steno, Alberto Sordi.

Marco Risi

Marco Risi (Foto © Elisa Caldana / Cinemazero)

© Elisa Caldana / Associazione Culturale Cinemazero from Pordenone, Italia · Fortapàsc 013 · CC BY-SA 2.0

Name
Marco Risi
Born
4 June 1951
Birthplace
Milan, Italy
Occupation
* Film director
Nationality
Italy
Fields
film direction · film screenwriting · film production
Honours
David di Donatello for Best Director · Ciak d'oro - best director · Globo d'oro for best direction · Nastro d'Argento for Best Producer · Nastro d'Argento for Best Subject
Languages
Italian

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