Carlo Lizzani

Italian cinematic maestro, Carlo Lizzani, was born in 1922 in Rome, Italy, and his influential directorial career spanned from the 1940s through to the early 21st century. Throughout his career, Lizzani primarily focused on neorealism and crime genres, his most renowned films being "The Hills Run Red" and "Celluloide," the latter earning him a David di Donatello award. Lizzani's authorial style was characterized by his profound exploration of socio-political themes, often through a gritty, realistic lens. As a director, Carlo Lizzani was passionately committed to his art, deftly capturing the essence of the human condition within the complex landscapes of his narratives.