Saverio Costanzo
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Saverio Costanzo is an Italian
film director.
He was born in Rome
, the son of journalist and TV presenter Maurizio Costanzo
. His debut was Private
in 2004. In 2007 his second feature In memoria di me was presented at the 57th Berlin Film Festival. His 2010 film The Solitude of Prime Numbers
is scheduled to compete for the Golden Lion
at the 67th Venice International Film Festival
.
Italian people
The Italian people are an ethnic group that share a common Italian culture, ancestry and speak the Italian language as a mother tongue. Within Italy, Italians are defined by citizenship, regardless of ancestry or country of residence , and are distinguished from people...
film director.
He was born in Rome
Rome
Rome is the capital of Italy and the country's largest and most populated city and comune, with over 2.7 million residents in . The city is located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, on the Tiber River within the Lazio region of Italy.Rome's history spans two and a half...
, the son of journalist and TV presenter Maurizio Costanzo
Maurizio Costanzo
Maurizio Costanzo is an Italian television host and journalist. He is married to Maria De Filippi, an Italian television host.-Biography:Costanzo was born in Rome....
. His debut was Private
Private (film)
Private is a 2004 film directed by Saverio Costanzo. A debut film by the director, the film is a minimalist psychological drama about a Palestinian family of seven suddenly confronted with a volatile situation in their home that in many ways reflects the larger ongoing conflict between Palestinians...
in 2004. In 2007 his second feature In memoria di me was presented at the 57th Berlin Film Festival. His 2010 film The Solitude of Prime Numbers
The Solitude of Prime Numbers
The Solitude of Prime Numbers is a 2010 Italian drama film based on the novel of the same name by Paolo Giordano, and directed by Saverio Costanzo...
is scheduled to compete for the Golden Lion
Golden Lion
Il Leone d’Oro is the highest prize given to a film at the Venice Film Festival. The prize was introduced in 1949 by the organizing committee and is now regarded as one of the film industry's most distinguished prizes...
at the 67th Venice International Film Festival
67th Venice International Film Festival
The 67th annual Venice Film Festival held in Venice, Italy, took place from September 1 to September 11, 2010. American film director and screenwriter Quentin Tarantino was head of the Jury. John Woo was awarded the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement prior to the start of the Festival...
.