Ermanno Olmi

Italian cinematic maestro, Ermanno Olmi, was born in 1931 in Bergamo, Lombardy, Italy, and actively directed films from the mid-1950s until his retirement in 2014. He was known for his profound contributions to the neorealism and drama genres, with acclaimed masterpieces like "The Tree of Wooden Clogs" (which won the Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival in 1978) and "Il Posto". His authorial style was marked by his astute and compassionate depiction of ordinary people in everyday situations, often using non-professional actors to enhance the authenticity of his narratives. Ermanno Olmi, with his gentle spirit and unwavering commitment to humanist storytelling, has left an indelible mark on the world of cinema.