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Medusa Film
Medusa Film S.p.A. is an Italian film production and distribution company owned by Mediaset. It is one of the top film producers and distributors in the country. History Medusa Distribuzione S.p.A. was founded by Felice Colaiacono and Franco Poccioni in 1964. Initially only focused on distribution, thanks to executive producer , in the 1970s the company began collaborating with other production companies, including Devon Film and Luciano Martino's , and co-produced successful genre films and comedies. In 1983, Poccioni became the sole administrator of the company. In July 1986, , a subsidiary of Silvio Berlusconi's Fininvest, acquired a 49% ownership interest in Medusa. Two years later, in 1988, Reteitalia took full ownership of the company, however, the following year, Medusa was subsequently absorbed into . In 1995, Penta Film was dissolved and Medusa Film was restored. was appointed president, and the company resumed operations in 1996. In 1999, Medusa announced that it wou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Società Per Azioni
(; abbr. S.p.A. or spa ) is a form of corporation in law of Italy, Italy, meaning 'company with shares' (although often translated as 'joint-stock company', which may or may not be a limited liability entity). It is more or less equivalent to S.A. (corporation), S.A. or public limited company, public limited company (PLC) in other countries. The other common form of corporation in Italy was (S.r.l.) ('limited liability company'). S.p.A. issued shares (), while in S.r.l. the unit was quote/stock of share capital. Moreover, the articles of association of S.r.l. allowed different allocation of Profit and loss sharing, profit and assets, which was more comparable to a limited partnership. Throughout Italy's history, the governance of S.p.A. has been remodeled several times. Originally the S.p.A. was governed by the Commercial Code of 1865, and subsequently by that of 1883, under the name "''società anonima''" ('anonymous company'). The regulations contained within the civil code ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
European Audiovisual Observatory
The European Audiovisual Observatory (, ) is a public service organisation, part of the Council of Europe set up in 1992 as a partial agreement. The observatory collects and analyses data about the audiovisual industry in Europe, such as cinema, television, radio, video, Video On Demand and Catch-up TV. The observatory's headquarters are located in the Villa Schutzenberger in Strasbourg. Lumiere (database) Lumiere (stylized as LUMIERE) is an online database of ticket sales for films released in 27 European territories, created in cooperation with national information sources and the MEDIA Programme of the European Union The European Union (EU) is a supranational union, supranational political union, political and economic union of Member state of the European Union, member states that are Geography of the European Union, located primarily in Europe. The u .... References External links Lumiere {{Authority control 1992 establishments in France Organizations ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Giuseppe Tornatore
Giuseppe Tornatore (born 27 May 1956) is an Italian film director and screenwriter. He is considered one of the directors who brought critical acclaim back to Italian cinema.Katz, Ephraim, "Italy," ''The Film Encyclopedia'' (New York: HarperResource, 2001), pp. 682-685. In a career spanning over 30 years he is best known for directing and writing drama films such as ''Everybody's Fine (1990 film), Everybody's Fine'', ''The Legend of 1900'', ''Malèna (film), Malèna'', ''Baarìa (film), Baarìa'' and ''The Best Offer''. His most noted film is ''Cinema Paradiso'', for which Tornatore won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. He has also directed several advertising campaigns for Dolce & Gabbana. Tornatore is also known for his long-standing association with composer Ennio Morricone, who composed music for thirteen Tornatore feature films since 1988. Life and career Born in Bagheria, near Palermo, Tornatore developed an interest in acting and the theatre from at leas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Malèna (film)
''Malèna'' is a 2000 historical romantic drama film written and directed by Giuseppe Tornatore from a story by Luciano Vincenzoni. It stars Monica Bellucci and Giuseppe Sulfaro. The film won the Grand Prix at the 2001 Cabourg Film Festival. At the 73rd Academy Awards, the film was nominated for Best Cinematography and Best Original Score. Plot On 10 June 1940, in the small Sicilian town of Castelcutò, a teenage boy named Renato experiences three major events: Italy enters World War II; he receives a new bike; and he first sees the beautiful and sensual Malèna, who is the most desired young woman in town. Her husband is in the armed forces fighting the British in Africa, and she lives alone. Because of her beauty and solitary status, she is an object of lust for all the town's men and of hatred for its women. She keeps an eye on her infirm old father who lives alone, until he gets an anonymous note slandering her, which causes him to reject her. Renato becomes obsessed wit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Ministero Della Cultura
The Ministry of Culture () is the ministry of the Government of Italy in charge of national museums and maintenance of historical monuments. MiC's headquarters are located in the historic Collegio Romano Palace (via del Collegio Romano 27, in central Rome) and the current Minister of Culture is Alessandro Giuli. History It was set up in 1974 as the Ministry for Cultural Assets and Environments () by the Moro IV Cabinet through the decree read on 14 December 1974, n. 657, converted (with changes) from the law of 29 January 1975, n° 5. The new ministry (defined as — that is ''for'' cultural assets, showing the wish to create a mainly technical organ) largely has the remit and functions previously under the Ministry of Public Education (specifically its Antiquity and Fine Arts, and Academies and Libraries, sections). To this remit and functions it some of those of the Ministry of the Interior (State archives) and of the President of the Council of Ministers (state compu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Carlo Mazzacurati
Carlo Mazzacurati (2 March 1956 – 22 January 2014) was an Italian film director and screenwriter born in Padua. He started his cinema career in 1980. His better known films include '' The Bull'' (1994) and '' Holy Tongue'' (2000). He was educated and graduated from University of Bologna The University of Bologna (, abbreviated Unibo) is a Public university, public research university in Bologna, Italy. Teaching began around 1088, with the university becoming organised as guilds of students () by the late 12th century. It is the .... Mazzacurati died in Padua. He was an atheist. He was married to Marina Zangirolami until his death. Partial filmography Director * '' Italian Night'' (1987) * ''Il prete bello'' (1989) * '' Un'altra vita'' (1992) * '' The Bull'' (1994) * ''L'estate di Davide'' (1998) * '' Holy Tongue'' (2000) * ' (2002) * '' An Italian Romance'' (2004) * '' The Right Distance'' (2007) * '' La Passione'' (2010) * ''Medici con l'Africa'' (2012) * '' The Chair o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Holy Tongue - The clerk
''Holy Tongue'' () is a 2000 Italian comedy film written and directed by Carlo Mazzacurati. It entered into the main competition at the 57th Venice International Film Festival. Cast * Antonio Albanese - Antonio * Fabrizio Bentivoglio - Willy "Alain Delon" * Isabella Ferrari - Patrizia * Toni Bertorelli - Krondano * Ivano Marescotti - Dr. Ronchitelli * Marco Paolini - Saint Antonio * Giulio Brogi - Maritan * Tying Tiffany Tying Tiffany, also known as TT and Tiff Lion, is an Italian electronic music project. The idea of the stage name was born from a photobook by artist Nobuyoshi Araki. References External links * 2000 films Italian comedy films[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Massimo Venier
Massimo Venier (born 26 March 1967) is an Italian film director and screenwriter. Filmography *''Three Men and a Leg'' (1997) *''That's Life (1998 film), That's Life'' (1998) *''Ask Me If I'm Happy'' (2000) *''The Legend of Al, John and Jack'' (2002) *''Do You Know Claudia?'' (2004) *''I Trust You'' (2007) *''Generation 1000 Euros'' (2009) *''One Day More (film), One Day More'' (2011) *''Wannabe Widowed'' (2013) *''I Hate Summer'' (2020) *''The Wedding Days'' (2022) References External links * 1967 births Living people People from Varese Italian film directors Italian screenwriters {{Italy-film-director-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Aldo, Giovanni & Giacomo
Aldo, Giovanni e Giacomo are an Italian trio of comedians, actors, directors and screenwriters, comprising Cataldo "Aldo" Baglio (; born 28 September 1958), Giovanni Storti (; born 20 February 1957) and Giacomino "Giacomo" Poretti (; born 26 April 1956). They have performed in movies, theatres, and television, and are very well known in Italy. Their humor is typically Milanese, with scenes that develop from a simple idea and that often center on stereotypical differences between Northern Italy, northern and Southern Italy, southern Italy. Biography Early Cataldo Baglio, known as Aldo, was born in Palermo but grew up in Milan, where he met Giovanni Storti. They both studied mime and dance at the school of drama of Milan's Teatro Arsenale. Baglio graduated in 1977, and Storti in 1978, and both soon joined cabaret shows, including ''E domani?'' (1979) and ''Il suggestibile'', as well as performing in various television dramas, including ''Vacanze di professione''. Poretti, mea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Ask Me If I'm Happy
''Ask Me If I'm Happy'' () is a 2000 Italian comedy drama film directed by Aldo, Giovanni & Giacomo and Massimo Venier. Plot In Milan, the three friends Aldo, Giovanni and Giacomo do different jobs, although far below their expectations. So their dream is to set up a play adapted from '' Cyrano de Bergerac''. With them also joins Marina, although the company for listing on the scene proves very complicated. Cast * Aldo Baglio as Aldo * Giovanni Storti as Giovanni * Giacomo Poretti as Giacomo * Marina Massironi as Marina *Silvana Fallisi as Silvana *Daniela Cristofori as Daniela * Antonio Catania as Antonio * Giuseppe Battiston as Beppe * Augusto Zucchi as Director of the Mall *Paola Cortellesi as Dalia *Valentino Picone as Doctor *Max Pisu as Sandwich seller *Arturo Brachetti Arturo Brachetti (; born 13 October 1957) is an Italian List of quick-change acts, quick-change artist considered the best quick change performer in the world. In the Guinness Book of Records, he is des ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Warner Bros
Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (WBEI), commonly known as Warner Bros. (WB), is an American film studio, filmed entertainment studio headquartered at the Warner Bros. Studios Burbank, Warner Bros. Studios complex in Burbank, California and the main namesake subsidiary of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD). Founded on April 4, 1923, by four brothers, Harry Warner, Harry, Albert Warner, Albert, Sam Warner, Sam and Jack L. Warner, Jack Warner, the company established itself as a leader in the American film industry before diversifying into animation, television, and video games. It is one of the "Major film studios, Big Five" major American film studios and a member of the Motion Picture Association (MPA). The company is known for its film studio division, the Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group, which includes Warner Bros. Pictures, New Line Cinema, Warner Bros. Pictures Animation, Castle Rock Entertainment and the Warner Bros. Television Group. Bugs Bunny, a character created for the ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Pier Silvio Berlusconi
Pier Silvio Berlusconi (born 28 April 1969) is an Italian media businessman. He is the son of the former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi and his first wife Carla Lucia Elvira Dall'Oglio. As a shareholder of Fininvest, the Berlusconi family's holding company, Pier Silvio Berlusconi plays a significant role in the management of the Mediaset Group, now known as MFE - MediaForEurope, where he serves as Executive Vice President and managing director. Additionally, he holds the position of President at RTI, the Italian company responsible for all television activities within the Mediaset group. Furthermore, he sits on the boards of directors of MFE-MediaForEurope, Mediaset España, Mondadori, and Publitalia. Biography Pier Silvio Berlusconi was born on 28 April 1969 in Milan, Italy. He has one older sister, Maria Elvira "Marina" (born in 1966) and three younger half-siblings from his father's second marriage: Barbara, Eleonora and Luigi. His paternal grandparents were Lui ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
