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Ermanno Olmi

(1931–2018) Film Director Italy

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Ermanno Olmi was a film director from Italy, best known for Ragazzo della Bovisa.

Quick Facts About Ermanno Olmi

Born
July 24, 1931
Died
May 7, 2018
Nationality
Italy
Profession
Film Director
Notable works
Ragazzo della Bovisa

About Ermanno Olmi

Ermanno Olmi was an Italian film director and screenwriter best known for directing Il Posto (1961) and The Tree of Wooden Clogs (1977), which won the Palme d'Or. Throughout his career Olmi blended Italian neorealism with Christian humanism, with many of his films following humble characters through the spiritual trials of harsh conditions.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Palme d'Or Golden Lion Grinzane Cavour Prize BAFTA Award for Best Documentary Feltrinelli Prize Leopard of Honour David di Donatello for Best Film César Award for Best Foreign Film
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Nastro d'Argento for the director of the best film Nastro d'Argento for Best Cinematography Nastro d'Argento for Best Screenplay David di Donatello Luchino Visconti David di Donatello for Best Director Viareggio-Versilia International Prize Ciak d'oro - best director Q30879912 honorary doctor of the University of Padua Premio Chiara Sutherland Trophy Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic Gold Medal of the Italian Order of Merit for Culture and Art Nastro d'Argento for Best Subject

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