Matteo Oleotto

Italian film director Matteo Oleotto, born in 1977 in Palmanova, Italy, has been active in the film industry since the early 2000s. He is particularly recognized for his work in the comedy genre, with his most renowned film being "Zoran, My Nephew the Idiot" which won him the Audience Award at the 70th Venice International Film Festival. Oleotto's directorial style is often characterized by its subtle humor, authentic characters, and picturesque depictions of his native Friuli Venezia Giulia region. Matteo Oleotto is not just a director, but a storyteller who captures the quirks and charm of Italian culture and spirit with a genuinely warm and comedic lens.