Ettore Maria Fizzarotti
Directing
- Born
- January 3, 1916 · Naples, Italy
- Died
- September 10, 1985 (age 69)
Ettore Maria Fizzarotti was an Italian film director and screenwriter, renowned for his contributions to the "musicarello" genre—a blend of musical and comedy films popular in Italy during the 1960s. Born in Naples, he was the son of director Armando Fizzarotti. Ettore began his career assisting his father and later collaborated with directors such as Vittorio Cottafavi and Raffaello Matarazzo. He made his directorial debut in 1964 with In ginocchio da te, starring singer Gianni Morandi. This film's success led to a series of collaborations with Morandi, including Non son degno di te (1965) and Se non avessi più te (1965). Fizzarotti's films are characterized by their light-hearted narratives and integration of popular music, reflecting the cultural trends of Italy in the 1960s.
Known for
So In Love
December 21, 1964
It's a Woman's War
August 12, 1971
Perdono
December 6, 1966
No One Can Judge Me
May 27, 1966
A Free Woman
December 29, 1954
The Golden Arrow
September 7, 1962
Tonight I'll Throw Me
November 3, 1967
I'll Sell My Skin Dearly
May 16, 1968
Don't Ever Leave Me
August 5, 1965
I'm Not Worthy of You
April 3, 1965
You'll See Me Returning
August 7, 1966
Lisa with the Blue Eyes
December 23, 1969
Behind the camera33
- 1973Sgarro alla camorra Director
- 1971It's a Woman's War Director
- 1970Symphony of Love Director
- 1970Midnight of Love Director, Writer
- 1969Lisa with the Blue Eyes Story
- 1969Il suo nome è Donna Rosa Director, Screenplay
- 1968Chimera Director
- 1968I'll Sell My Skin Dearly Director
- 1967Tonight I'll Throw Me Director
- 1967Soldati e capelloni