Carlo Verdone
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Carlo Verdone is an Italian
actor, screenwriter and film director.
to Mario Verdone, an important Italian film critic, and during his youth he earned a degree in Modern Literature at Sapienza University of Rome and a degree in Film Direction at the Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia
. During 1970s he started a television career highlighting his varied comic style.
, a funny movie about three men during the election day
. The movie, produced by Sergio Leone
, was a great success in Italy, thanks to his brilliant comic energy and to his odd characters. Carlo Verdone, in a long directing career, has refined very well his style, using very much the typical standard of the commedia all'italiana
and paying attention to social themes and to pondering stories. In 2005 he took part in the Italian blockbuster romantic comedy named Manuale d'amore
, and in the sequels named Manuale d'amore 2 - Capitoli successivi (2007) and Manuale d'amore 3
(2011), both directed by Giovanni Veronesi
.
Italy
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actor, screenwriter and film director.
Early life
Carlo Verdone was born in RomeRome
Rome is the capital of Italy and the country's largest and most populated city and comune, with over 2.7 million residents in . The city is located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, on the Tiber River within the Lazio region of Italy.Rome's history spans two and a half...
to Mario Verdone, an important Italian film critic, and during his youth he earned a degree in Modern Literature at Sapienza University of Rome and a degree in Film Direction at the Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia
Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia
The Centro sperimentale di cinematografia was established in 1935 in Italy and aims to promote the art and technique of cinematography and film....
. During 1970s he started a television career highlighting his varied comic style.
Movie career
Verdone made his debut as director in 1980 with the movie Fun is beautiful, in which he played three different characters. He used the same formula of the first work in 1981, when he directed Bianco, rosso e VerdoneBianco, rosso e Verdone
Bianco, rosso e Verdone is an 1981 Italian comedy film directed and starred by Carlo Verdone, playing three characters.It was produced by Sergio Leone, soundtrack composed by Ennio Morricone and guest starred by Mario Brega, all formerly scored in the Dollars trilogy and spaghetti western movies in...
, a funny movie about three men during the election day
Election Day
* Election Day – the day on which political elections are held* Election Day – first single released by the pop group Arcadia.* Election Day Part I – episode 148 of The West Wing ....
. The movie, produced by Sergio Leone
Sergio Leone
Sergio Leone was an Italian film director, producer and screenwriter most associated with the "Spaghetti Western" genre.Leone's film-making style includes juxtaposing extreme close-up shots with lengthy long shots...
, was a great success in Italy, thanks to his brilliant comic energy and to his odd characters. Carlo Verdone, in a long directing career, has refined very well his style, using very much the typical standard of the commedia all'italiana
Commedia all'italiana
Commedia all'italiana or Italian-style comedy is an Italian film genre. It is widely considered to have started with Mario Monicelli's I soliti ignoti in 1958 and derives its name from the title of Pietro Germi's Divorzio all'italiana .-Stars:Vittorio Gassman, Ugo...
and paying attention to social themes and to pondering stories. In 2005 he took part in the Italian blockbuster romantic comedy named Manuale d'amore
Manuale d'amore
Manuale d'amore is a 2005 Italian blockbuster love comedy composed of four episodes. It was directed by Giovanni Veronesi, who made two sequels, Manuale d'amore 2 – Capitoli successivi in 2007, and Manuale d'amore 3 in 2011.-Plot:...
, and in the sequels named Manuale d'amore 2 - Capitoli successivi (2007) and Manuale d'amore 3
Manuale d'amore 3
The Ages of Love is a 2011 Italian romantic comedy film composed of three episodes. It was directed by Giovanni Veronesi, and it is a sequel of Manuale d'amore and Manuale d'amore 2 – Capitoli successivi .-Plot:The film is composed of three episodes, each following a different...
(2011), both directed by Giovanni Veronesi
Giovanni Veronesi
Giovanni Veronesi is an Italian film screenwriter, actor and director. Born in Prato, he is the brother of the writer Sandro Veronesi....
.
Director
- Un sacco bello (1980)
- Bianco, rosso e VerdoneBianco, rosso e VerdoneBianco, rosso e Verdone is an 1981 Italian comedy film directed and starred by Carlo Verdone, playing three characters.It was produced by Sergio Leone, soundtrack composed by Ennio Morricone and guest starred by Mario Brega, all formerly scored in the Dollars trilogy and spaghetti western movies in...
(1981) - Borotalco (1982)
- Acqua e sapone (1983)
- I due carabinieri (1984)
- Troppo forte (1986)
- Io e mia sorella (1987)
- Compagni di scuolaCompagni di scuolaCompagni di scuola is a 1988 Italian comedy film directed by and starring Carlo Verdone. It was shown as part of a retrospective on Italian comedy at the 67th Venice International Film Festival.-Cast:* Carlo Verdone - Piero 'Il Patata' Ruffolo...
(1988) - Il bambino e il poliziotto (1989)
- Stasera a casa di Alice (1990)
- Maledetto il giorno che t'ho incontrato (1991)
- Al lupo, al lupo (1992)
- Perdiamoci di vista (1994)
- Viaggi di nozze (1995)
- Sono pazzo di Iris Blond (1996)
- Gallo cedrone (1998)
- C'era un cinese in coma (2000)
- Ma che colpa abbiamo noi (2003)
- L'amore è eterno finché dura (2004)
- Il mio miglior nemico (2006)
- Grande, grosso e Verdone (2008)
- Io, loro e Lara (2010)
Actor
- Quel movimento che mi piace tanto (1975 - not credited)
- Una settimana come un'altra (1978 - not credited)
- La luna (1979)
- Un sacco bello (1980)
- Bianco, rosso e VerdoneBianco, rosso e VerdoneBianco, rosso e Verdone is an 1981 Italian comedy film directed and starred by Carlo Verdone, playing three characters.It was produced by Sergio Leone, soundtrack composed by Ennio Morricone and guest starred by Mario Brega, all formerly scored in the Dollars trilogy and spaghetti western movies in...
(1981) - In viaggio con papà (1982)
- Borotalco (1982)
- Grand Hotel Excelsior (1982)
- Acqua e sapone (1983)
- I due carabinieri (1984)
- Cuori nella tormenta (1984)
- Sogni e bisogni (1985)
- Troppo forte (1986)
- 7 chili in 7 giorni (1986)
- Io e mia sorella (1987)
- Compagni di scuolaCompagni di scuolaCompagni di scuola is a 1988 Italian comedy film directed by and starring Carlo Verdone. It was shown as part of a retrospective on Italian comedy at the 67th Venice International Film Festival.-Cast:* Carlo Verdone - Piero 'Il Patata' Ruffolo...
(1988) - Il bambino e il poliziotto (1989)
- Stasera a casa di Alice (1990)
- Maledetto il giorno che t'ho incontrato (1991 - David di DonatelloDavid di DonatelloDavid di Donatello, named after Donatello's David, is a movie award assigned each year for cinematic performances and production by Ente David di Donatello, part of Accademia del Cinema Italiano. It is the Italian equivalent to the Academy Award. There are 24 categories as of 2006.- History :The...
for best actor) - Al lupo, al lupo (1992)
- Perdiamoci di vista (1994)
- Viaggi di nozze (1995)
- Sono pazzo di Iris Blond (1996)
- Gallo cedrone (1998)
- Pillole, capsule e supposte (1999)
- C'era un cinese in coma (2000)
- Zora la vampira (2000)
- Ma che colpa abbiamo noi (2003)
- L'amore è eterno finché dura (2004)
- Manuale d'amoreManuale d'amoreManuale d'amore is a 2005 Italian blockbuster love comedy composed of four episodes. It was directed by Giovanni Veronesi, who made two sequels, Manuale d'amore 2 – Capitoli successivi in 2007, and Manuale d'amore 3 in 2011.-Plot:...
(2005 - David di DonatelloDavid di DonatelloDavid di Donatello, named after Donatello's David, is a movie award assigned each year for cinematic performances and production by Ente David di Donatello, part of Accademia del Cinema Italiano. It is the Italian equivalent to the Academy Award. There are 24 categories as of 2006.- History :The...
and Nastro d'ArgentoNastro d'ArgentoThe Nastro d'Argento is a movie award assigned each year, since 1946, for cinematic performances and production by Sindacato Nazionale dei Giornalisti Cinematografici Italiani, the association of Italian film critics...
as Best Actor) - Il mio miglior nemico (2006)
- Manuale d'amore 2 - Capitoli successivi (2007)
- Grande, grosso e Verdone (2008)
- Italians (2009)
- Io, loro e Lara (2010)
- Manuale d'amore 3Manuale d'amore 3The Ages of Love is a 2011 Italian romantic comedy film composed of three episodes. It was directed by Giovanni Veronesi, and it is a sequel of Manuale d'amore and Manuale d'amore 2 – Capitoli successivi .-Plot:The film is composed of three episodes, each following a different...
(2011)