Saverio Costanzo (born 28 September 1975) is an Italian film and television director.

Biography

Early life

Costanzo was born in

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, the son of journalist and TV presenter

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and writer Flaminia Morandi, and the brother of writer/director Camilla Costanzo.

Career

His debut film, ''

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'' (2004), had its world premiere at the 57th

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, where it won the

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, the festival's top prize. His second feature, ''In memoria di me'' (2007), was nominated for a

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at the 57th Berlin International Film Festival. In 2010, his third film, '' The Solitude of Prime Numbers'', was nominated for a

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at the 67th Venice International Film Festival. In 2013 and 2014, Costanzo directed several episodes of ''

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'', the Italian version of the American TV series of the same name. His film '' Hungry Hearts'' (2014) was again nominated for a Golden Lion, at the 71st Venice International Film Festival. Between 2018 and 2024, Costanzo created, directed, and co-wrote '' My Brilliant Friend'', an adaptation of

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. The series was a co-produced by

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and

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. His fifth film, '' Finally Dawn'' (2023), was nominated for a Golden Lion at the 80th Venice International Film Festival.

Personal life

Costanzo has been in a relationship with actress

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since 2018.

Filmography

Film

* ''

'' (2004) * ''In memoria di me'' (2007) * '' The Solitude of Prime Numbers'' (2010) * '' Hungry Hearts'' (2014) * '' Finally Dawn'' (2023)

Television

* ''

'' (2013–2014) * '' My Brilliant Friend'' (2018–2024)

References

External links

* 1975 births Living people Film directors from Rome David di Donatello winners Nastro d'Argento winners {{Italy-film-director-stub