Giuseppe De Santis

Personal Info

Known For

Directing

Known Credits

0.3534

Gender

Male

Birthday

11-Feb-1917

Age

(109 years old)

Place of Birth

Fondi, Lazio, Italy

Also Known As
  • Джузеппе Де Сантис
  • Giuseppe De Sanctis
  • Gino de Sanctis
  • Joe de Santis
  • Giuseppe Desantis
  • Giuseppe de Santis

Giuseppe De Santis

Biography

Giuseppe De Santis (11 February 1917 – 16 May 1997) was an Italian film director. One of the most idealistic neorealist filmmakers of the 1940s and 1950s, he wrote and directed films punctuated by ardent cries for social reform. In 1942, De Santis collaborated on the script for Ossessione, Luchino Visconti's debut film, which is usually considered one of the first neo-realist films. His third film Bitter Rice (1950), the story of a young woman working in the rice fields who must choose between two socially disparate suitors, made a star of Silvana Mangano and was a landmark of the new cinematic style. It also earned De Santis an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Story.


Credits

Giuseppe De Santis Giuseppe De Santis (2008) Character: Himself - Host
A brief tribute to the great director, spanning through some insights about his character, his works, his life, through the words of critics, relatives, colleagues, with a collage technique of interviews, archive footage, and brief excerpts and pictures from some of his works.
Luchino Visconti Luchino Visconti (2002) Character: Self (archive footage)
A chronological look at the creative life of Luchino Visconti (1906-1976). It examines his theatricality, role in the neorealist movement, use of melodrama, and relation to decadence. It touches on the impact of a fabulously wealthy childhood, his writing for "Cinema," his politics, his work with Renoir, his appreciation of Thomas Mann, and his deep knowledge of literature and the arts. Visconti moves constantly between film and the theater, staging plays provocatively, working with Maria Callas at La Scala, and shooting films in theaters. Clips from his films and interviews with actors, crew members, and critics provide details for this portrait of creativity.
Сергей Эйзенштейн Сергей Эйзенштейн (1958) Character: Self (archive footage)
Documentary made for the 60th anniversary of Soviet director Sergei Eisenstein.
Я научу вас мечтать Я научу вас мечтать (1985) Character: N/A
About the work of one of the greatest masters of Soviet cinema — director Mark Donskoy.
Necro not(to b)e Necro not(to b)e (2003) Character: Sé stesso
A montage dedicated to friends, actors and companions who have passed away over the years: from Francesco Tirone to Paviglianiti, two leading figures in the famous Cinico TV series, from Tommaso Lauria to Carmelo Bene. This journey down memory lane (and through pain), created especially for Fuori Orario, was broadcast on the night of Ferragosto.
Dio perdoni la mia pistola Dio perdoni la mia pistola (1969) Character: Charley Clanton
Johnny Texas is asked to inquire about the death of Prescott, a rich landowner accused of having robbed a postal wagon. His investigation upsets Prescott's neighbor, Martin, who will use all possible means to stop him.
Dio perdoni la mia pistola Dio perdoni la mia pistola (1969) Character: Jerome/Charley Clanton
Johnny Texas is asked to inquire about the death of Prescott, a rich landowner accused of having robbed a postal wagon. His investigation upsets Prescott's neighbor, Martin, who will use all possible means to stop him.
Un'altra Italia era possibile - Il cinema di Giuseppe De Santis Un'altra Italia era possibile - Il cinema di Giuseppe De Santis (2023) Character: Self (archive footage)
The documentary aims to tell the story of a director who managed to capture the attention of the whole world and, due to his political and aesthetic coherence, was able to work much less than he deserved. It's the story of a film professor who earned the gratitude and affection of all his students. The tale of a cinephile who successfully combined social and civic commitment with a spectacular talent worthy of Hollywood.
Cinecittà, de Mussolini à la Dolce Vita Cinecittà, de Mussolini à la Dolce Vita (2021) Character: Self (archive footage)
Cinecitta is today known as the center of the Italian film industry. But there is a dark past. The film city was solemnly inaugurated in 1937 by Mussolini. Here, propaganda films would be produced to strengthen the dictator's position.
Non c'è pace tra gli ulivi Non c'è pace tra gli ulivi (1950) Character: Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
A young shepherd returns home after the Second World War having been held in a prisoner of war camp. He finds that the local landowner has stolen his sheep and his girlfriend. When he also assaults and murders his sister, the shepherd takes revenge.



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