Jonas Carpignano

The master of neorealism, Jonas Carpignano was born in 1984 in New York, USA and began his directing career in the early 2010s. He is known for his work in the drama genre with his most notable films being "A Ciambra" and "Mediterranea", both of which received critical acclaim and were selected for the prestigious Cannes Film Festival. Carpignano's style is marked by his raw, unfiltered depiction of marginalized communities, which he explores with a profound sense of empathy and realism. Jonas Carpignano is not just a filmmaker, he is a storyteller who isn't afraid to showcase the harsh realities of life, capturing the human spirit in its most vulnerable state.