Riccardo Milani (born 15 April 1958) is an Italian film and television director and screenwriter.

Life and career

Born in

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, Milani began his career in 1985, as assistant director of

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in '' Let's Hope It's a Girl''. After being assistant of

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. He's an atheist but he admires Christian values.

Filmography

Film

* (1997) * '' The Anto War'' (1999) * '' The Soul's Place'' (2003) * '' Piano, solo'' (2007) * '' Welcome Mr. President'' (2013) * '' Do You See Me?'' (2014) * ''

Mom or Dad? ''Mom or Dad?'' () is a 2017 Italian comedy film directed by Riccardo Milani. It is a remake of the 2015 French film '' Daddy or Mommy'' (''Papa ou maman''). Plot Cast *Antonio Albanese as Nicola Vignali *Paola Cortellesi as Valeria Mozzati ...

'' (2017) * '' Like a Cat on a Highway'' (2017) * ''

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'' (2019) * '' Like a Cat on a Highway 2'' (2021) * ''

Corro da te ''Corro da te'' () is a 2022 Italian romantic comedy film directed by Riccardo Milani. It is a remake A remake is a film, television series, video game, song or similar form of entertainment that is based upon and retells the story of an ear ...

'' (2022) * ''

Thank You Guys ''Thank You Guys'' (Italian: ''Grazie ragazzi'') is a 2023 Italian comedy-drama film directed by Riccardo Milani who co-wrote the screenplay with Michele Astori. It stars Antonio Albanese accompanied with Sonia Bergamasco, Vinicio Marchioni, Giac ...

'' (2023) * '' A World Apart'' (2024)

Television

* ''

Tutti pazzi per amore ''Tutti Pazzi Per Amore'' is an Italian romantic comedy television series that aired on Rai 1 from December 7, 2008 to January 1, 2012, consisting of three seasons. The show is set in Rome and follows the love story between a single father, Pao ...

'' (TV, 2008–2010) * ''

Atelier Fontana - Le sorelle della moda ''Atelier Fontana - Le sorelle della moda'' ("Atelier Fontana - The sisters of fashion") is a 2011 Italian television miniseries directed by Riccardo Milani and broadcast on Rai 1. It is based on the story of the Sorelle Fontana fashion house an ...

'' (TV, 2011)

References

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* 1958 births Italian film directors Italian television directors Italian screenwriters Italian male screenwriters Writers from Rome Living people Italian atheists {{Italy-film-bio-stub