Agostino Ferrente

Agostino Ferrente, a master of contemporary Italian cinema, was born in Naples, Italy in 1971 and began his active filmmaking career in the late 1990s. He is best known for his contributions to the documentary genre, with his most acclaimed works including 'The Orchestra of Piazza Vittorio' and 'Selfie', which have imbued him with international recognition and various awards, including a David di Donatello award. Ferrente's authorial style is characterized by his raw, intimate portrayals of everyday life in Italy, often shedding light on marginalized communities and exploring themes of identity and social connection.

From the heart, Ferrente is a director who, while unflinchingly capturing the grit and struggle of his subjects, never loses sight of their humanity, showing the world that beneath the surface, there is always a story worth telling.