''Death of a Neapolitan Mathematician'' () is a 1992 Italian
drama film
In film and television, drama is a category or genre of narrative fiction (or semi-fiction) intended to be more serious than humorous in tone. The drama of this kind is usually qualified with additional terms that specify its particular ...
, written and directed by
Mario Martone
Mario Martone (born 20 November 1959) is an Italian filmmaker. He has directed more than 30 films since 1985. His films have been shown in prestigious international film festivals over the world.
His films '' Nasty Love'' (1995) and ''Nostalgia ...
.
The film earned nine awards and was nominated for two, with director and writer
Mario Martone
Mario Martone (born 20 November 1959) is an Italian filmmaker. He has directed more than 30 films since 1985. His films have been shown in prestigious international film festivals over the world.
His films '' Nasty Love'' (1995) and ''Nostalgia ...
winning seven awards.
Plot
Cast
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Carlo Cecchi
Carlo Cecchi (born 25 January 1939) is an Italian actor.
Born in Florence, Cecchi studied under the Living Theatre and with the Workshop of Eduardo De Filippo. In 1968, he made his debut for cinema in '' La sua giornata di gloria''. In 1971, he ...
as Renato Caccioppoli
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Anna Bonaiuto
Anna Bonaiuto (born 28 January 1950) is an Italian actress. She has appeared in 48 films and television shows since 1973. She starred in '' L'amore molesto'', which was entered into the 1995 Cannes Film Festival
The 48th Cannes Film Festival ...
as Anna
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Renato Carpentieri
Renato Carpentieri (born 2 April 1943) is an Italian actor, stage director and playwright.
Life and career
Born in Savignano Irpino, Avellino, Carpentieri studied architecture in Naples, where from 1965 to 1974 he was engaged in the organizati ...
as Luigi Caccioppoli
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Toni Servillo as Pietro
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Licia Maglietta
Licia Maglietta (born 16 November 1954) is an Italian actress and stage director, known for her work with Italian director Silvio Soldini. Their collaborations include romances '' Bread and Tulips'' (2000) – for which Maglietta won multiple awa ...
as Emilia
* Antonio Neiwiller as Don Simplicio
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Andrea Renzi as Leo
* Alessandra D'Elia as Stella
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Roberto De Francesco as Leonardo
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Lucio Amelio
Lucio Amelio (13 September 1931 – 2 July 1994) was an Italian art dealer, curator, and actor. For decades he contributed to make Naples an international art centre encouraging the dialogue between European and American contemporary arts.
Bio ...
as the Marquis
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Toni Bertorelli
Toni Bertorelli (18 March 1948 – 26 May 2017) was an Italian actor. He performed in over sixty films.
Biography
Bertorelli was born in Barge, Piedmont, Italy.
Bertorelli began his acting career in 1969 working with his friend Carlo Cecchi. H ...
as Antonio Alcamo
* Antonino Iuorio as Ferdinando
* Patrizio Rispo as Stefanini
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Sergio Solli
Sergio Solli (19 November 1944 – 3 February 2023) was an Italian actor and stage director.
Life and career
Born in Naples, Solli was originally a hairdresser who acted in small amateur dramatics as a hobby, but his career had a turning point ...
as the Magistrate
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Enzo Moscato as Biondino
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Vincenzo Salemme
Vincenzo Salemme (born 24 July 1957) is an Italian actor, comedian, and filmmaker.
Life and career
Born in Bacoli, Province of Naples, Salemme began his career in 1976, with the stage company of Tato Russo.
The following year he joined the ...
as Communist Party militant
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Nicola Di Pinto
Nicola Di Pinto (born 12 June 1947) is an Italian actor. He appeared in more than seventy films since 1974.
Filmography
References
External links
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1947 births
Living people
Italian male film actors
Male actors from Naples
{{ ...
as Communist Party leader
Awards
Won
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49th Venice International Film Festival
The 49th annual Venice International Film Festival was held on 1 to 12 September 1992. American actor and filmmaker Dennis Hopper and Czech filmmaker Jirí Menzel were the Jury Co-Presidents of the Main Competition.
The Golden Lion winner was ' ...
1992:
**Grand Special Jury Prize –
Mario Martone
Mario Martone (born 20 November 1959) is an Italian filmmaker. He has directed more than 30 films since 1985. His films have been shown in prestigious international film festivals over the world.
His films '' Nasty Love'' (1995) and ''Nostalgia ...
**Kodak Cinecritica Award –
Mario Martone
Mario Martone (born 20 November 1959) is an Italian filmmaker. He has directed more than 30 films since 1985. His films have been shown in prestigious international film festivals over the world.
His films '' Nasty Love'' (1995) and ''Nostalgia ...
**Pasinetti Award – Best Actor:
Carlo Cecchi
Carlo Cecchi (born 25 January 1939) is an Italian actor.
Born in Florence, Cecchi studied under the Living Theatre and with the Workshop of Eduardo De Filippo. In 1968, he made his debut for cinema in '' La sua giornata di gloria''. In 1971, he ...
*Angers European First Film Festival 1993:
**C.I.C.A.E. Award –
Mario Martone
Mario Martone (born 20 November 1959) is an Italian filmmaker. He has directed more than 30 films since 1985. His films have been shown in prestigious international film festivals over the world.
His films '' Nasty Love'' (1995) and ''Nostalgia ...
**European Jury Award – Feature Film:
Mario Martone
Mario Martone (born 20 November 1959) is an Italian filmmaker. He has directed more than 30 films since 1985. His films have been shown in prestigious international film festivals over the world.
His films '' Nasty Love'' (1995) and ''Nostalgia ...
**SACD Grand Prize –
Mario Martone
Mario Martone (born 20 November 1959) is an Italian filmmaker. He has directed more than 30 films since 1985. His films have been shown in prestigious international film festivals over the world.
His films '' Nasty Love'' (1995) and ''Nostalgia ...
*
David di Donatello Awards
The David di Donatello Awards, named after Donatello's ''David'', a symbolic statue of the Italian Renaissance, are film awards given out each year by the ''Accademia del Cinema Italiano'' (the Academy of Italian Cinema). There are 26 award ca ...
1993:
**David Award – Best New Director:
Mario Martone
Mario Martone (born 20 November 1959) is an Italian filmmaker. He has directed more than 30 films since 1985. His films have been shown in prestigious international film festivals over the world.
His films '' Nasty Love'' (1995) and ''Nostalgia ...
**Special David Award –
Carlo Cecchi
Carlo Cecchi (born 25 January 1939) is an Italian actor.
Born in Florence, Cecchi studied under the Living Theatre and with the Workshop of Eduardo De Filippo. In 1968, he made his debut for cinema in '' La sua giornata di gloria''. In 1971, he ...
*
Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists
The (plural: ''Nastri d'Argento''; English: Silver Ribbon) is an Italian film award, held since 1946 by the ''Sindacato Nazionale Giornalisti Cinematografici Italiani'' (Italian National Union of Film Journalists). Awards are given annually in ...
1993:
**Silver Ribbon Award – Best New Director:
Mario Martone
Mario Martone (born 20 November 1959) is an Italian filmmaker. He has directed more than 30 films since 1985. His films have been shown in prestigious international film festivals over the world.
His films '' Nasty Love'' (1995) and ''Nostalgia ...
Nominated
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European Film Awards
The European Film Awards (or European Film Academy Awards) have been presented annually since 1988 by the European Film Academy to recognize excellence in European cinematic achievements. The awards are given in 19 categories, of which the mos ...
1993:
**European Film Award – Best Actor:
Carlo Cecchi
Carlo Cecchi (born 25 January 1939) is an Italian actor.
Born in Florence, Cecchi studied under the Living Theatre and with the Workshop of Eduardo De Filippo. In 1968, he made his debut for cinema in '' La sua giornata di gloria''. In 1971, he ...
*
Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists
The (plural: ''Nastri d'Argento''; English: Silver Ribbon) is an Italian film award, held since 1946 by the ''Sindacato Nazionale Giornalisti Cinematografici Italiani'' (Italian National Union of Film Journalists). Awards are given annually in ...
1993:
**Silver Ribbon – Best Actor:
Carlo Cecchi
Carlo Cecchi (born 25 January 1939) is an Italian actor.
Born in Florence, Cecchi studied under the Living Theatre and with the Workshop of Eduardo De Filippo. In 1968, he made his debut for cinema in '' La sua giornata di gloria''. In 1971, he ...
External links
1992 films
Italian drama films
Venice Grand Jury Prize winners
Films directed by Mario Martone
1990s Italian-language films
1990s Italian films
Italian-language drama films
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