Francesco Nuti (born 17 May 1955) is an Italian actor,
film director
A film director controls a film's artistic and dramatic aspects and visualizes the screenplay (or script) while guiding the film crew and actors in the fulfilment of that vision. The director has a key role in choosing the cast members, p ...
and
screenwriter
A screenplay writer (also called screenwriter, scriptwriter, scribe or scenarist) is a writer who practices the craft of screenwriting, writing screenplays on which mass media, such as films, television programs and video games, are based.
...
.
Biography
Born in
Prato
Prato ( , ) is a city and ''comune'' in Tuscany, Italy, the capital of the Province of Prato. The city lies in the north east of Tuscany, at the foot of Monte Retaia, elevation , the last peak in the Calvana chain. With more than 200,000 i ...
, Nuti began his professional career as an actor in the late 1970s, when he formed the cabaret group ''Giancattivi'' together with
Alessandro Benvenuti and
Athina Cenci
Athina Cenci (born 13 March 1946), is a Greek-born Italian former actress, stand-up comedian and politician.
Life and career
Born in Kos, Greece, Cenci was co-founder and member, together with Francesco Nuti and Alessandro Benvenuti, of the ...
. The group took part in the TV shows ''Black Out'' and ''Non Stop'' for
RAI TV, and shot their first feature film, ''
West of Paperino
''West of Paperino'' ( Italian: ''Ad ovest di Paperino'') is a 1981 Italian comedy film directed by Alessandro Benvenuti.
It is the first film of the comedy trio "I GianCattivi", formed by Athina Cenci, Francesco Nuti and Benvenuti, who won the ...
'' (1981), written and directed by Benvenuti.
The following year Nuti abandoned the trio and began a solo career with three movies directed by
Maurizio Ponzi: ''
What a Ghostly Silence There Is Tonight
''What a Ghostly Silence There Is Tonight'' ( Italian: ''Madonna che silenzio c'è stasera'') is a 1982 Italian comedy film directed by Maurizio Ponzi.
Cast
*Francesco Nuti as Francesco
* Edy Angelillo as Maria
*Massimo Sarchielli as Magnifico
* ...
'' (1982), ''
The Pool Hustlers'' (1982) and ''
Son contento
A son is a male offspring; a boy or a man in relation to his parents. The female counterpart is a daughter. From a biological perspective, a son constitutes a first degree relative.
Social issues
In pre-industrial societies and some current co ...
'' (1983). Starting in 1985, he began to direct his movies, scoring an immediate success with the films ''
Casablanca, Casablanca
''Casablanca, Casablanca'' is a 1985 Italian comedy film written, directed and starred by Francesco Nuti. It is the sequel of ''The Pool Hustlers''.
For his performance Nuti won the David di Donatello for best actor.
Plot summary
Francesco, ...
'' and ''
All the Fault of Paradise'' (1985), ''
Stregati
''Stregati'' (''Bewitched'') is a 1986 Italian romantic comedy film directed by Francesco Nuti.
For this film Giovanni Nuti won the Nastro d'Argento for best score.
Plot
Lorenzo is a dj who lives in Genoa, in a loft near the port; he conduc ...
'' (1987), ''
Caruso Pascoski, Son of a Pole
''Caruso Pascoski, Son of a Pole'' ( Italian: ''Caruso Pascoski di padre polacco'') is a 1988 Italian comedy film directed by Francesco Nuti.
Cast
*Francesco Nuti as Caruso Pascoski
*Clarissa Burt as Giulia Pascoski
*Ricky Tognazzi as Edoardo ...
'' (1988), ''
Willy Signori e vengo da lontano'' 1990 and ''
Women in Skirts'' (1991). In 1988 he also participated at the
Sanremo Festival with the song "Sarà per te", later recorded by
Mina. In 1992 he sang with
Mietta in "Lasciamoci respirare", written by singer-songwriter
Biagio Antonacci
Biagio Antonacci (; born 9 November 1963) is an Italian singer-songwriter from Milan.
Biography
Early life
Biagio Antonacci was born in Milan and was raised in one of its suburbs ( Rozzano). Despite learning how to play the drums at a young ...
.
The 1990s were however a period of decline for the Tuscan director, with poorly successful movies such as ''
OcchioPinocchio
''OcchioPinocchio'' (also ''Occhio Pinocchio'') is a 1994 Italian fantasy comedy film directed by Francesco Nuti.
Cast
*Francesco Nuti as Pinocchio/Leonardo
*Chiara Caselli as Lucy Light
*Joss Ackland as Brando Della Valle
*Victor Cavallo as the d ...
'' (1994), ''
Mr. Fifteen Balls'' (1998), ''
Io amo Andrea'' (2000) and ''
Caruso, Zero for Conduct'' (2001). In the following years Nuti also started to suffer from
depression and
alcoholism.
Accident and permanent disability
On 2 September 2006, just before starting to shoot a new film (which was going to be titled ''Olga e i fratellastri Billi''), Nuti was admitted to the hospital
Policlinico Umberto I in Rome, following a severe fall from the stairs of his home. The accident caused Nuti a
subdural hematoma that lead to serious cerebral damage, leaving him unable to speak or move. In the following years, a few public appearances on Italian television publicly displayed his disabled condition, triggering both a powerful emotional response from Nuti's fans, and outrage for what was perceived as a ruthless exploitation of the former director's suffering. On 21 September 2016, a second fall lead to Nuti being hospitalized in critical conditions again. In July 2017, Nuti's daughter, Ginevra, becomes Nuti's legal guardian after her coming of age.
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Filmography
Director
*'' All the Fault of Paradise'' (1985)
*''Casablanca, Casablanca
''Casablanca, Casablanca'' is a 1985 Italian comedy film written, directed and starred by Francesco Nuti. It is the sequel of ''The Pool Hustlers''.
For his performance Nuti won the David di Donatello for best actor.
Plot summary
Francesco, ...
'' (1985)
*''Stregati
''Stregati'' (''Bewitched'') is a 1986 Italian romantic comedy film directed by Francesco Nuti.
For this film Giovanni Nuti won the Nastro d'Argento for best score.
Plot
Lorenzo is a dj who lives in Genoa, in a loft near the port; he conduc ...
'' (1987)
*''Caruso Pascoski, Son of a Pole
''Caruso Pascoski, Son of a Pole'' ( Italian: ''Caruso Pascoski di padre polacco'') is a 1988 Italian comedy film directed by Francesco Nuti.
Cast
*Francesco Nuti as Caruso Pascoski
*Clarissa Burt as Giulia Pascoski
*Ricky Tognazzi as Edoardo ...
'' (1988)
*'' Willy Signori e vengo da lontano'' (1990)
*'' Women in Skirts'' (1991)
*''OcchioPinocchio
''OcchioPinocchio'' (also ''Occhio Pinocchio'') is a 1994 Italian fantasy comedy film directed by Francesco Nuti.
Cast
*Francesco Nuti as Pinocchio/Leonardo
*Chiara Caselli as Lucy Light
*Joss Ackland as Brando Della Valle
*Victor Cavallo as the d ...
'' (1994)
*'' Mr. Fifteen Balls'' (1998)
*'' Io amo Andrea'' (2000)
*'' Caruso, Zero for Conduct'' (2001)
Screenwriter
*''What a Ghostly Silence There Is Tonight
''What a Ghostly Silence There Is Tonight'' ( Italian: ''Madonna che silenzio c'è stasera'') is a 1982 Italian comedy film directed by Maurizio Ponzi.
Cast
*Francesco Nuti as Francesco
* Edy Angelillo as Maria
*Massimo Sarchielli as Magnifico
* ...
'' (1982)
*'' The Pool Hustlers'' (1982)
*''Son contento
A son is a male offspring; a boy or a man in relation to his parents. The female counterpart is a daughter. From a biological perspective, a son constitutes a first degree relative.
Social issues
In pre-industrial societies and some current co ...
'' (1983)
*''Casablanca, Casablanca
''Casablanca, Casablanca'' is a 1985 Italian comedy film written, directed and starred by Francesco Nuti. It is the sequel of ''The Pool Hustlers''.
For his performance Nuti won the David di Donatello for best actor.
Plot summary
Francesco, ...
'' (1985)
*'' All the Fault of Paradise'' (1985)
*''Stregati
''Stregati'' (''Bewitched'') is a 1986 Italian romantic comedy film directed by Francesco Nuti.
For this film Giovanni Nuti won the Nastro d'Argento for best score.
Plot
Lorenzo is a dj who lives in Genoa, in a loft near the port; he conduc ...
'' (1987)
*''Caruso Pascoski, Son of a Pole
''Caruso Pascoski, Son of a Pole'' ( Italian: ''Caruso Pascoski di padre polacco'') is a 1988 Italian comedy film directed by Francesco Nuti.
Cast
*Francesco Nuti as Caruso Pascoski
*Clarissa Burt as Giulia Pascoski
*Ricky Tognazzi as Edoardo ...
'' (1988)
*'' Willy Signori e vengo da lontano'' (1990)
*'' Women in Skirts'' (1991)
*''OcchioPinocchio
''OcchioPinocchio'' (also ''Occhio Pinocchio'') is a 1994 Italian fantasy comedy film directed by Francesco Nuti.
Cast
*Francesco Nuti as Pinocchio/Leonardo
*Chiara Caselli as Lucy Light
*Joss Ackland as Brando Della Valle
*Victor Cavallo as the d ...
'' (1994)
*'' Mr. Fifteen Balls'' (1998)
*'' Io amo Andrea'' (2000)
*'' Caruso, Zero for Conduct'' (2001)
Actor
*''West of Paperino
''West of Paperino'' ( Italian: ''Ad ovest di Paperino'') is a 1981 Italian comedy film directed by Alessandro Benvenuti.
It is the first film of the comedy trio "I GianCattivi", formed by Athina Cenci, Francesco Nuti and Benvenuti, who won the ...
'' (1982)
*''What a Ghostly Silence There Is Tonight
''What a Ghostly Silence There Is Tonight'' ( Italian: ''Madonna che silenzio c'è stasera'') is a 1982 Italian comedy film directed by Maurizio Ponzi.
Cast
*Francesco Nuti as Francesco
* Edy Angelillo as Maria
*Massimo Sarchielli as Magnifico
* ...
'' (1982)
*'' The Pool Hustlers'' (1982)
*''Son contento
A son is a male offspring; a boy or a man in relation to his parents. The female counterpart is a daughter. From a biological perspective, a son constitutes a first degree relative.
Social issues
In pre-industrial societies and some current co ...
'' (1983)
*'' Sogni e bisogni'' (1984, TV)
*''Casablanca, Casablanca
''Casablanca, Casablanca'' is a 1985 Italian comedy film written, directed and starred by Francesco Nuti. It is the sequel of ''The Pool Hustlers''.
For his performance Nuti won the David di Donatello for best actor.
Plot summary
Francesco, ...
'' (1985)
*'' All the Fault of Paradise'' (1985)
*''Stregati
''Stregati'' (''Bewitched'') is a 1986 Italian romantic comedy film directed by Francesco Nuti.
For this film Giovanni Nuti won the Nastro d'Argento for best score.
Plot
Lorenzo is a dj who lives in Genoa, in a loft near the port; he conduc ...
'' (1987)
*''Caruso Pascoski, Son of a Pole
''Caruso Pascoski, Son of a Pole'' ( Italian: ''Caruso Pascoski di padre polacco'') is a 1988 Italian comedy film directed by Francesco Nuti.
Cast
*Francesco Nuti as Caruso Pascoski
*Clarissa Burt as Giulia Pascoski
*Ricky Tognazzi as Edoardo ...
'' (1988)
*'' Willy Signori e vengo da lontano'' (1990)
*'' Women in Skirts'' (1991)
*''OcchioPinocchio
''OcchioPinocchio'' (also ''Occhio Pinocchio'') is a 1994 Italian fantasy comedy film directed by Francesco Nuti.
Cast
*Francesco Nuti as Pinocchio/Leonardo
*Chiara Caselli as Lucy Light
*Joss Ackland as Brando Della Valle
*Victor Cavallo as the d ...
'' (1994)
*'' Mr. Fifteen Balls'' (1998)
*'' Io amo Andrea'' (2000)
*'' Caruso, Zero for Conduct'' (2001)
*'' Concorso di colpa'' (2005)
Producer
*'' Maramao'' (1987)
*'' Io amo Andrea'' (2000)
References
External links
*
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1955 births
Living people
People from Prato
Italian male film actors
Italian screenwriters
Italian male screenwriters
Italian film directors
David di Donatello winners
Nastro d'Argento winners
Ciak d'oro winners
20th-century Italian male actors
21st-century Italian male actors