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

Maurizio Costanzo Maurizio Costanzo (born 28 August 1938) is an Italian television host, journalist, screenwriter and film director. Biography Costanzo began his career as a journalist, first as a contributing writer to ''Paese Sera'' and then as managing editor ...

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

Career

His debut film was ''

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'' in 2004. In 2007, his second feature, '' In memoria di me'', was presented at the 57th Berlin Film Festival. His 2010 film ''

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'' was nominated for the

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at the 67th Venice International Film Festival. In 2013, he directed the TV series ''

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''. His film '' Hungry Hearts'' was selected to compete for the

at the 71st Venice International Film Festival. In 2018, he directed and co-wrote the entire first season of '' My Brilliant Friend'', an adaptation of

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. His next film, '' Finalmente l'alba'', was announced in August 2022, with production set to begin later that month.

Personal life

Costanzo is in a relationship with actress Alba Rohrwacher.

Filmography

Film

* ''

'' (2004) * ''In memoria di me'' (2007) * ''

'' (2010) * '' Hungry Hearts'' (2014) * '' Finalmente l'alba'' (TBA)

Television

* ''

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

References

External links

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