Paolo Sorrentino

Paolo Sorrentino (born 1970) is an Italian screenwriter, actor and playwright.

Overview

Born at Naples in 1970.

In detail

Paolo Sorrentino studied at University of Naples Federico II. the recorded working language is English and Italian.

The field of work recorded is film direction and film screenwriting.

Works named in the authority record are Youth, The Great Beauty and The Young Pope.

Distinctions recorded are Golden Globe Award for Best Non-English Language Film, European Film Award for Best Film, European Film Award for Best Director and BAFTA Award for Best Film.

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“Paolo Sorrentino”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Record

Kind of record: Person
Born: 1970
Awards: Golden Globe Award for Best Non-English Language Film,European Film Award for Best Film,European Film Award for Best Director,BAFTA Award for Best Film,David di Donatello for Best Film,David di Donatello for Best Director
Family: film_directors
Fields: film direction,film screenwriting
Authority: Q374678
Languages: English,Italian
Production: one_pass
Birth place: Naples
Educated at: University of Naples Federico II
Nationality: Italy
Occupations: screenwriter,actor,playwright,director,film producer
Notable works: Youth,The Great Beauty,The Young Pope
External identifiers: wikidata: Q374678 · wikipedia: Paolo Sorrentino
Published: 14 August 2026
Last substantive revision: 14 August 2026

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