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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