Giuseppe De Santis
Directing
- Born
- February 11, 1917 · Fondi, Lazio, Italy
- Died
- May 16, 1997 (age 80)
Giuseppe De Santis (11 February 1917 – 16 May 1997) was an Italian film director. One of the most idealistic neorealist filmmakers of the 1940s and 1950s, he wrote and directed films punctuated by ardent cries for social reform.
In 1942, De Santis collaborated on the script for Ossessione, Luchino Visconti's debut film, which is usually considered one of the first neo-realist films.
Read moreShow less
His third film Bitter Rice (1950), the story of a young woman working in the rice fields who must choose between two socially disparate suitors, made a star of Silvana Mangano and was a landmark of the new cinematic style. It also earned De Santis an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Story.
Known for
Obsession
May 16, 1943
Bitter Rice
September 30, 1949
Rome 11:00
February 27, 1952
Attack and Retreat
September 16, 1964
The Visitor
December 30, 1963
Days of Love
November 19, 1954
Days of Glory
October 17, 1945
Under the Olive Tree
September 10, 1950
Tragic Hunt
November 4, 1947
A Husband for Anna
August 22, 1953
Desire
September 9, 1946
Outcry
November 6, 1946
Behind the camera19
- 2017National Theatre Live: Obsession Original Film Writer
- 1972One Appreciated Professional of Sure Future Director, Story, Producer
- 1964Attack and Retreat Screenplay, Director, Story
- 1963The Visitor Story
- 1960The Apartment Writer, Director
- 1958The Year Long Road Director, Writer
- 1957Engaged to Death Writer
- 1957Men and Wolves Director, Screenplay, Story
- 1954Days of Love Story, Screenplay, Director
- 1954