Marco Bellocchio

Celebrated Italian filmmaker, Marco Bellocchio, was born in 1939 in the town of Bobbio, Italy. He has been actively directing films since 1965, predominantly in the drama genre, with notable works such as "Fists in the Pocket," "Devil in the Flesh," and "Vincere," and has received international recognition, including awards at the Cannes, Venice, and Locarno Film Festivals. Bellocchio's authorial style is characterized by his recurring themes of political and social critique, often exploring familial and individual rebellion against societal norms.

Bellocchio, with his deep-set eyes and passionate spirit, has always been a figure who believes in the transformative power of cinema, crafting stories that pierce the heart and provoke the mind.