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Franco Brusati is known for writing.
Born in Milano, Lombardia, Italia (died at age 70).
3 awards including David di Donatello europeo.
Franco Brusati has 30 credits in our database.
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Filmography (30)
The Sleazy Uncle
Director, Writer
The Good Soldier
Director, Writer
To Forget Venice
Director, Writer
Bread and Chocolate
Director, Writer
Tulips of Haarlem
Director, Writer
The Garden of the Finzi-Continis
Writer
The Girl Who Couldn't Say No
Director, Writer
Black Jesus
Writer
Amori pericolosi
Writer
Disorder
Director, Writer
AWARDS (3)
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Nastro d'Argento for Best Subject
WON
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David di Donatello europeo
WON
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David di Donatello for Best Film
WON
Biography
Franco Brusati (4 August 1922 in Milan – 28 February 1993 in Rome) was an Italian screenwriter and director.
He directed the internationally commended film hit Bread and Chocolate, one of the finest examples of Commedia all'italiana films in the 1970s.
In 1979, his film To Forget Venice was nominated for an Academy Award for Best International Feature Film at the 52nd Academy Awards. In Italy, the film was awarded the David di Donatello for Best Film.
In 1983, Brusati was a member of the jury at the 33rd Berlin International Film Festival.
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Franco Brusati was born on and passed away on at the age of 70.
Where was Franco Brusati born?
Franco Brusati was born in Milano, Lombardia, Italia.
What movies or shows has Franco Brusati been in?
Franco Brusati has 30 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Sleazy Uncle (1989), The Good Soldier (1982), To Forget Venice (1979), Bread and Chocolate (1974), Tulips of Haarlem (1970).
What is Franco Brusati known for?
Franco Brusati is primarily known as a writer. Franco Brusati (4 August 1922 in Milan – 28 February 1993 in Rome) was an Italian screenwriter and director. He directed the internationally commended film…
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