Mario Martone

Italian director and screenwriter

Mario Martone - Italian director and screenwriter
Born

November 20th, 1959
65 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Italy

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Significant contributions to Italian cinema occurred through a career spanning several decades. Directed feature films, including 'Morte di un matematico napoletano' and 'Noi credevamo'. Created acclaimed stage productions, notably adaptations of classic works. Involved in various aspects of film and theater, influencing both mediums with a focus on narrative and character development.

Directed 'Morte di un matematico napoletano'

Directed 'Noi credevamo'

Adapted classic works for the stage

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