Simone Scafidi

Italian visionary Simone Scafidi, a master of intimate storytelling, was born in 1982 in the vibrant city of Rome, Italy. His directorial career, flowering from 2007 onwards, has been largely concentrated on documentary and short films, with his most renowned work being "Evil Things"(2009) and the revealing documentary "Ferrante Fever" (2017). While his accolades do not include major festival awards, Scafidi's distinctive style of combining raw human emotion with the complex realities of life has deeply resonated with his audience. Below the calm surface of Scafidi's demeanor, there is a relentless seeker of truth, an artist who, through film, delves deep into the intricacies of human experiences and societal structures.