Pierfrancesco Favino

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

10.116

Gender

Male

Birthday

24-Aug-1969

Age

(55 years old)

Place of Birth

Rome, Italy

Also Known As
  • Пьерфранческо Фавино
  • П'єрфранческо Фавіно

Pierfrancesco Favino

Biography

Favino was born in Rome, Italy. He has appeared in more than forty European films and television series' since the early 1990s, including Gabriele Muccino's The Last Kiss, Gianni Amelio's The Keys to the House, Giuseppe Tornatore's The Unknown Woman and Ferzan Özpetek's Saturn in Opposition. In 1999 he starred in the HBO film Excellent Cadavers, adaptation of Alexander Stille's novel of the same name. He received the David di Donatelloaward - Italian equivalent of the Oscar - in 2006 for his role in the crime film Romanzo Criminale, directed by Michele Placido.


Credits

Lino Micciché, mio padre - Una visione del mondo Lino Micciché, mio padre - Una visione del mondo (2013) Character: Narrator
A documentary focused on film critic Lino Micciché, as seen from the point of view of his friends and his son Francesco.
Il generale della Rovere Il generale della Rovere (2011) Character: Bertone
Giovanni Bertone a former colonel, is a fraudster who extorts money from the families of the Nazi-Fascist prisoners. He promises them their freedom. Discovered by Colonel Muller he is offered a pact: to save his life, he must go to Milan with a false identity to discover the members belonging to the Resistance.
Pane e libertà Pane e libertà (2009) Character: Giuseppe 'Peppino' Di Vittorio
About comunist politician and labor union leader Giuseppe Di Vittorio.
Gli amici di Gesù - Giuda Gli amici di Gesù - Giuda (2001) Character: Simone
Pilate and the Roman legate Veturius look on worriedly as Jesus is celebrated as the new messiah in Jerusalem, fearing an uprising. Veturius decides to have Jesus arrested as soon as a suitable opportunity presents itself. Judas is delighted by the reception Jesus is receiving, and quickly wants to win over the influential merchants to the cause which would make him the king and the liberator of the Jews.
All Star - Ritorno al cinema All Star - Ritorno al cinema (2021) Character: Maschera
A short movie about coming back to the cinema after lockdowns.
Excellent Cadavers Excellent Cadavers (1999) Character: Mario
Palermo, Sicily, 1984. Examining magistrate Giovanni Falcone allies with Tomasso Buscetta, a former mobster, to defeat the clan of Corleone, the ruthless Mafia faction that rules Cosa Nostra with an iron hand, cruelly eliminating all those who dare to oppose its immense power: other criminals, policemen, judges, even innocent civilians. One of them wants revenge, the other wants justice. But only one can survive such an unequal fight.
Baciami ancora Baciami ancora (2010) Character: Marco
A look at the lives of Carlo, Giulia, and their friends some 10 years after the events of L'Ultimo bacio.
Moschettieri del Re - La penultima missione Moschettieri del Re - La penultima missione (2018) Character: D'Artagnan
In 17th-century France, the Queen brings the Three Musketeers — Athos, Porthos, Aramis, and an aging d'Artagnan — back from retirement for one last job: saving her son Louis and the whole kingdom.
Noi siamo cinema Noi siamo cinema (2021) Character: Self (archive footage)
An Italian documentary about Italian cinema.
Le confessioni Le confessioni (2016) Character: Ministro italiano
A G8 meeting is being held at a luxury hotel on the German coast. The world's most powerful economists are gathered to enact important provisions that will deeply influence the world economy. One of the guests is a mysterious Italian monk, invited by Daniel Rochè, the director of the International Monetary Fund. He wants the monk to receive his confession, that night, in secret. The next morning, Rochè is found dead...
Il comandante e la cicogna Il comandante e la cicogna (2012) Character: Giuseppe Garibaldi (voice)
A widowed working-class father falls in love with a struggling, poor artist.
Promises Promises (2021) Character: Alexander
When Alexander and Laura meet during a party what they feel for each other is obvious, but she’s about to get married and Alexander shares a daughter with his beautiful wife. Thanks in part to the support of his lifelong friends, Alexander's childhood memories constantly resurface, leading him to reflect on what was, what will be, and what could have been.
Une mère Une mère (2015) Character: Pierre
Marie lives alone with her 16 year old son. She struggles to get by with this teenager who gets deeper and deeper in violence and juvenile delinquency. Speaking sentimentally, things are not going better: the relationship with her lover has come to an end. It may seems depressing, but Marie doesn’t give up, even if love seems to be an inaccessible dream. But love, there is. We can feel the affection of this mother for her troublesome child, thanks to Mathilde Seigner, who gives an astonishing performance. A subtle directing, a strong and captivating story, in short: a must see.
L'ultimo bacio L'ultimo bacio (2001) Character: Marco
Giulia and Carlo have been happy together for three years, but Giulia's announcement that she is pregnant sends him into a secret panic. Terrified at his imminent entry into the adult world of irreversible responsibilities, Carlo finds himself tempted by a bewitching 18-year-old girl, Francesca, whom he meets by chance at a wedding. The possibility of one last youthful crazy fling before the impending prison of parenthood proves to be too attractive to resist.
La carbonara La carbonara (2000) Character: Sergente
Cecilia is a commoner who runs an inn, where the specialty is the "spaghetti alla carbonara". Moreover, the woman is tied to the movement of young patriots, named "Carbonari", who want a united Italy, and are struggling against the power of the pope. Cecilia believes she lost her husband in a fatal accident, and has made a new lover: Fabrizio, who is also a patriot. One day the guy's saved by a monk, when he is about to be imprisoned by the soldiers of Cardinal Rivarola. The monk is the husband of Cecilia, not dead in the accident, and now he helps her to fight against the power of Rome with the Carbonari.
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008) Character: Lord Glozell
One year after their incredible adventures in the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Peter, Edmund, Lucy and Susan Pevensie return to Narnia to aid a young prince whose life has been threatened by the evil King Miraz. Now, with the help of a colorful cast of new characters, including Trufflehunter the badger and Nikabrik the dwarf, the Pevensie clan embarks on an incredible quest to ensure that Narnia is returned to its rightful heir.
El Alamein - La linea del fuoco El Alamein - La linea del fuoco (2002) Character: sergente Rizzo
War seen through the eyes of Serra, a university student from Palermo who volunteers in 1942 to fight in Africa. He is assigned to the Pavia Division on the southern line in Egypt. Rommel and the Axis forces are bogged down; it's October, the British prepare an offensive. At first, boredom, heat, hunger, and thirst bedevil the Italians; then the Brits attack, and there's no luck or heroism in death. Finally, it's retreat in confusion. Serra, his sergeant Rizzo, and his lieutenant Fiori take a last walk toward home. It's said that each soldier gets three miracles; when Serra's are used up, what then?
A casa tutti bene A casa tutti bene (2018) Character: Carlo
An extended family reunites after a long time to celebrate the 50th wedding anniversary of their grandparents on an idyllic island. However, they remain stranded there for longer than expected, causing secrets and long-held grudges to break out.
Saturno contro Saturno contro (2007) Character: Davide
This film focuses on contemporary 30- and 40-somethings trying to make sense of their lives in an age in which the old certainties have disappeared. Lorenzo and Davide make their lives together within a circle that includes Antonio and Angelica, married with children; Nerval and her policeman husband.
Gino Bartali - L'intramontabile Gino Bartali - L'intramontabile (2006) Character: Gino Bartali
TV Miniseries (2 episodes) about life and rivalry of italian bikers Gino Bartali and Fausto Coppi.
My Cousin Rachel My Cousin Rachel (2017) Character: Rinaldi
A young Englishman plots revenge against his mysterious, beautiful cousin, believing that she murdered his guardian. But his feelings become complicated as he finds himself falling under the beguiling spell of her charms.
Mariti in affitto Mariti in affitto (2004) Character: Vincenzo Scocozza
When Vincenzo Scocozza , an Italian immigrant sculptor living and working in Manhattan, weds the expectant Charlene Taylor, it over complicates his life for he is already married
Nostalgia Nostalgia (2022) Character: Felice Lasco
Felice returns to his native Rione Sanità in Naples to look after his dying mother, having lived abroad for the last forty years. Here he discovers that his old friend Oreste has become a notorious crimeboss.
Maria Maria (2024) Character: Ferruccio Mezzadri
1977: Maria Callas, once the world's greatest opera diva, lives in seclusion in Paris with her staff and her two poodles. Her health is getting worse and worse. Then she receives a request to go on tour again. Will La Callas sing again? And if so, for whom?
Rush Rush (2013) Character: Clay Regazzoni
In the 1970s, a rivalry propels race car drivers Niki Lauda and James Hunt to fame and glory — until a horrible accident threatens to end it all.
Angels & Demons Angels & Demons (2009) Character: Inspector Olivetti
Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon is recruited by the Vatican to investigate the apparent return of the Illuminati - a secret, underground organization - after four cardinals are kidnapped on the night of the papal conclave.
La sconosciuta La sconosciuta (2006) Character: Donato Adacher
Irena, a Ukrainian woman, comes to Italy looking for a job as a maid. She does everything she can to become a beloved nanny for an adorable little girl, Thea. However, that is just the very beginning of her unknown journey.
Nessun messaggio in segreteria Nessun messaggio in segreteria (2005) Character: Piero
Alarmed by the news that for each working Italian there's a retiree, 70-year-old Walter decides to do his part by helping "a young person who's working for him." He chooses Piero, a model worker and upstanding citizen so shy that he can't bring himself to declare his feelings for night-time street cleaner Francesca. Walter starts giving him some old-hand advice on the matter.
Hammamet Hammamet (2020) Character: Bettino Craxi
The last years of Bettino Craxi, one of the most important and controversial italian leader of the 1980's.
Amatemi Amatemi (2005) Character: Claudio
Married for most of her adult life, Nina plunges into depression after being suddenly deserted by her husband. Eventually, she'll find a way out by having multiple affairs with strangers.
La vita è breve ma la giornata è lunghissima La vita è breve ma la giornata è lunghissima (2004) Character: Self
DV-shot documentary following a group of up-and-coming young Italian actors .
Da zero a dieci Da zero a dieci (2002) Character: Biccio
Twenty years after tragedy cut their graduation trip short, four friends return to that destination to finish what they started in 1980. However, as they find out, you can't repeat the past.
Suburra Suburra (2015) Character: Filippo Malgradi
A gangster known as "Samurai" wants to turn the waterfront of Rome into a new Las Vegas. All the local mob bosses have agreed to work for this common goal. But peace is not to last long.
Emma sono io Emma sono io (2002) Character: Carlo
Francesco Falaschi's comedy I Am Emma stars Cecilia Dazzi as a woman who suffers from an unusual disorder. Emma is a town councilwoman whose husband (Marco Giallini) has taken a mistress because he dislikes her repressed behavior. Her demeanor changes radically when the town pharmacist runs out of Emma's daily dose of depressants. Emma has a disorder in which she is naturally outgoing and upbeat. Her marriage gets rocky as she expresses her true self. The town responds poorly to a woman being so brazen, but Emma's best friend (Elda Alvigini) is inspired by Emma to make a major life change.
Al cuore si comanda Al cuore si comanda (2003) Character: Riccardo
Lorenza is 30 years old and has not yet found the man of her life. Not wanting to be alone, she decides to take the penniless Riccardo as her husband "for rent".
Moglie e marito Moglie e marito (2017) Character: Andrea
Married for ten years, in full crisis, thinking about divorce. But following a failed scientific experiment, they suddenly find one inside the body of the other.
Il principe di Homburg Il principe di Homburg (1997) Character: Sparren
The Prince of Homburg, disobeys orders and leads a cavalry charge in battle against the Swedes, which leads to victory. He is court martialled however for disobeying orders and sentenced to death. His love who is now to be betrothed to the King of Sweden, following his execution appeals to the Elector, her uncle, on his behalf, as do his comrades in battle. He must also contend with his own desire to live and conflicting sense of honour.
Le chiavi di casa Le chiavi di casa (2004) Character: Alberto
Meeting his handicapped son for the first time, a young father attempts to forge a relationship with the teenager.
Miracle at St. Anna Miracle at St. Anna (2008) Character: Peppi 'The Great Butterfly' Grotta
Miracle at St. Anna chronicles the story of four American soldiers who are members of the all-black 92nd "Buffalo Soldier" Division stationed in Tuscany, Italy during World War II.
Gli anni più belli Gli anni più belli (2020) Character: Giulio Ristuccia
Italy from the '80s to the present day, through the dreams, loves, successes and failures of four friends.
Le Comte de Monte-Cristo Le Comte de Monte-Cristo (2024) Character: Abbé Faria
Edmond Dantes becomes the target of a sinister plot and is arrested on his wedding day for a crime he did not commit. After 14 years in the island prison of Château d’If, he manages a daring escape. Now rich beyond his dreams, he assumes the identity of the Count of Monte-Cristo and exacts his revenge on the three men who betrayed him.
Figli delle stelle Figli delle stelle (2010) Character: Pepe
Five ordinary people disillusioned with politics—a perennial temp, a docker, a university professor, a TV reporter, and a convict—decide to kidnap a politician, to dispense justice and use the ransom money to compensate the family of a blue-collar worker who died in workplace accident.
Napoli-New York Napoli-New York (2024) Character: N/A
In the immediate post-war period, amidst the rubble of a poverty-ridden Naples, two kids, Carmine and Celestina, try to survive as best they can by helping each other out. One night, they secretly board a ship bound for New York to reach Celestina’s sister, who emigrated to America several years earlier. The two children join the many Italian emigrants seeking a new life in America and arrive in an unknown metropolis, which, after several misadventures, they will learn to call home.
Bonanno: A Godfather's Story Bonanno: A Godfather's Story (1999) Character: Felice Buccellato
The true life story of mafia boss Joesph Bonanno. The story spans from Bonanno's early beginings in Italy, to his conquests in America.
Tutti per 1 - 1 per tutti Tutti per 1 - 1 per tutti (2020) Character: d'Artagnan
Now without Aramis, the Musketeers embark on a new mission.
World War Z World War Z (2013) Character: W.H.O. Doctor
Life for former United Nations investigator Gerry Lane and his family seems content. Suddenly, the world is plagued by a mysterious infection turning whole human populations into rampaging mindless zombies. After barely escaping the chaos, Lane is persuaded to go on a mission to investigate this disease. What follows is a perilous trek around the world where Lane must brave horrific dangers and long odds to find answers before human civilization falls.
Senza nessuna pietà Senza nessuna pietà (2014) Character: Mimmo
Mimmo is a construction worker who only wants to live in peace, but has to work as a debt collector for his uncle. Everything changes when he meets Tanya, a beautiful, street-smart girl who shares his dream.
Chi m'ha visto Chi m'ha visto (2017) Character: Peppino
A guitarist who played for the greatest italian artists but without fame, decides to disappear to become famous.
Romanzo di una strage Romanzo di una strage (2012) Character: Giuseppe Pinelli
On December 12, 1969, a bomb kills 17 people at the Piazza Fontana national bank in Milan, Italy, marking the beginning of the Years of Lead. Local anarchists are scapegoated for the massacre by police and the media, but a lone prosecutor uncovers a conspiracy of far-right groups, corrupt secret services, and other interests that seek to undermine democracy.
L'ultima notte di Amore L'ultima notte di Amore (2023) Character: Franco Amore
On the night before his retirement, police lieutenant Franco Amore is called to investigate the death of a long-time partner of his in a diamond heist in which he was involved.
Volonté - L'uomo dai mille volti Volonté - L'uomo dai mille volti (2024) Character: Self
A documentary exploring the life and legacy of renowned Italian actor Gian Maria Volonté, featuring insights from his colleagues, family, and never-before-seen footage, highlighting his artistic journey and political activism.
Adagio Adagio (2023) Character: Cammello
Tangled up with blackmail and crooked cops, the son of a former gangster seeks out his father's old friends, who risk everything to save him.
The Catcher Was a Spy The Catcher Was a Spy (2018) Character: Martinuzzi
Former major league baseball player Moe Berg lives a double life working for the Office of Strategic Services in World War II Europe.
Romanzo criminale Romanzo criminale (2005) Character: Libano
After serving prison time for a juvenile offense, Freddo gathers his old buddies Libano and Dandi and embarks on a crime spree that makes the trio the most powerful gangsters in Rome. Libano loves their new status, and seeks to spread their influence throughout the underworld, while the other two pursue more fleshly desires. For decades, their gang perpetrates extravagant crimes, until paranoia threatens to split the friends apart.
La vita facile La vita facile (2011) Character: Luca
An Italian doctor starts a new life in Kenya to escape the city, but life catches up with him when an old friend offers his assistance along with his wife, who happens to be an old lover.
Posti in piedi in paradiso Posti in piedi in paradiso (2012) Character: Fulvio Brignola
Ulisse, Fulvio and Domenico decide to rent an apartment together in order to live with their modest work. However the three encounter any difficulties that have forced them to always be one step away from starvation. Ulisse has to maintain his wife and daughter selling recordings of important foreign singers, Fulvio has the task of reviewing silly scandals of celebrities instead of writing articles for major artists, while Domenico must keep his wife and children going to make love with old single pensioners.
Il colibrì Il colibrì (2022) Character: Marco Carrera
Everyone in Marco's life seems constantly restless, from his brilliant but unhappily married parents to his own wife Marina, or even Luisa, the real love of his life, a girl he met during a fateful summer in the '70s and always stayed in touch with. Tragedy and fate seem to haunt him, yet he somehow manages never to get ensnared in the chaos—like his namesake, “the hummingbird”, he focuses all his energy at standing still.
Dolce far niente Dolce far niente (1999) Character: Rossini
This movie depicts the two years that young Stendhal spent in Italy. Stendhal, that time still known simply as Henri Beyle, is living the life of a wanderer, looking for a direction in his life, meeting famous Rossini and falling in love with young widow Giuseppina. A story of love, betrayal and an analysis of women and men's minds and souls.
Night at the Museum Night at the Museum (2006) Character: Christopher Columbus
Chaos reigns at the natural history museum when night watchman Larry Daley accidentally stirs up an ancient curse, awakening Attila the Hun, an army of gladiators, a Tyrannosaurus rex and other exhibits.
ACAB : All Cops Are Bastards ACAB : All Cops Are Bastards (2012) Character: Cobra
A look at the controversial riot cops unit, told through the stories of three veteran cops and a young recruit.
Corro da te Corro da te (2022) Character: Gianni
Gianni is a serial seducer but his life is destined to change when he meets Chiara, a beautiful woman who has had an accident and is paraplegic.
Padrenostro Padrenostro (2020) Character: Alfonso Le Rose
Two young boys, Valerio and Christian, form a powerful friendship over the summer.
Comandante Comandante (2023) Character: Salvatore Todaro
One dark night during the early phases of WWII, the Italian Royal Navy submarine Cappellini sinks an armed merchant ship sailing with lights out. At that moment, its commander Salvatore Todaro makes a decision that was destined to go down in history: to save the 26 shipwrecked Belgians who otherwise would have drowned in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean and disembark them at the nearest safe harbor. To make room for them on board his submarine, he is forced to navigate on the surface of the water for three days, visible to the enemy forces and endangering his life and that of his men.
L'uomo che ama L'uomo che ama (2008) Character: Roberto
A man is broken hearted at the loss of his lover, then later visits the same pain on the next woman with whom he becomes involved.
Cosa voglio di più Cosa voglio di più (2010) Character: Domenico
Anna is an accountant for an important insurance firm and lives with her longterm lover Alessio - a man who longs for a stable longterm relationship with children, home, etc. Anna, feeling as though the fire has fizzled in that relationship takes up with co-worker Domenico and the two begin a passionate affair.
Ferrari Ferrari (2003) Character: Filippo
Story of Enzo Ferrari's rise from a successful race driver to one of the most famous entrepreneurs of all time. Being interviewed by a fictitious, intrusive young journalist he recalls his setbacks and personal losses.
Il traditore Il traditore (2019) Character: Tommaso Buscetta
Palermo, Sicily, 1980. Mafia member Tommaso Buscetta decides to move to Brazil with his family fleeing the constant war between the different clans of the criminal organization. But when, after living several misfortunes, he is forced to return to Italy, he makes a bold decision that will change his life and the destiny of Cosa Nostra forever.
Passato prossimo Passato prossimo (2003) Character: Filippo
A pair of summer and winter weekends intertwine in a series of flashbacks involving five friends. Their dreams and expectations overlap with memories of events that took place in the house that they are sharing, which has a particular significance for all of them.



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