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Giuseppe De Santis

Italian film director (1917-1997) · Italy · On the map · Directors · Died at 80

Giuseppe De Santis was an Italian film director. One of the most idealistic neorealist filmmakers of the 1940s and '50s, he wrote and directed films punctuated by ardent cries for social reform.

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A typical day, 30 days to 6 November 2026

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1997Died16 May 19971995Golden Lion for Lifetime AchievementAward1985I'll Teach You to DreamFilm1969God Will Forgive My PistolFilm, Jerome/Charley Clanton1964Attack and RetreatFilm, Director, Writer1960The ApartmentFilm, Director, Writer1957Engaged to DeathFilm, Writer1955Golden ShellAward1954Angels of DarknessFilm, Writer1953A Husband for AnnaFilm, Director, Writer1950Under the Olive TreeFilm, Director, Writer1948Nastro d'Argento for the director of the best filmAward1947Tragic HuntFilm, Director, Writer1946DesireFilm, Writer1943ObsessionFilm, Writer1917Born11 February 1917

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Filmography 27

52 credits on file

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Awards

Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement1995
Golden Shell1955
Nastro d'Argento for the director of the best film1948
Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic

About this person

Country
Italy
Category
Directors
Type
Movie Director
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1917 to 1997 · aged 80

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