Mario Camerini

Italian master of the screen, Mario Camerini, was born in Rome, Italy in 1895 and had a directorial career spanning six decades from the 1920s to the 1970s. He primarily worked in the genres of comedy and romance, with his most famous films including "Ulysses" (1954) and "Grandi magazzini" (1939), yet despite his vast body of work, major film festival awards eluded him. His authorial style was characterized by a deft touch with both comedy and melodrama, often blending the two in stories of everyday Italian life. Mario Camerini, a true pioneer of Italian cinema, painted the screen with a vivid portrayal of his country's heart and soul, forever leaving a mark on the world of film.