Gabriele Muccino
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Gabriele Muccino is an Italian
film director
. He is the elder brother of actor Silvio Muccino
, who often appears in his brother's films.
Born in Rome
, Gabriele Muccino gained success with films such as L'ultimo bacio (One Last Kiss)
and Remember Me, My Love (Ricordati di me)
.
He is currently making a switch to directing Hollywood films after L'ultimo bacio won the Audience Award for World Cinema at the 2002 Sundance Film Festival
bringing him to the attention of the American film industry. Muccino was handpicked by Will Smith
to serve as the director of The Pursuit of Happyness
. Muccino said in a later interview, "Will had to defend me as a choice to the studio; I could barely speak English and I could barely express my vision. I felt protected and that I could push my ideas even when they weren't totally conventional. The reason why I found respect, and respect for my ideas, was because of Will." Muccino also directed Smith's later film, Seven Pounds
.
Italy
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film director
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
. He is the elder brother of actor Silvio Muccino
Silvio Muccino
Silvio Muccino is an Italian actor.-Biography:Muccino was born in Rome on April 14, 1982.Graduated from Rome’s Arts High School and enrolled in the Arts Faculty of Rome’s La Sapienza University....
, who often appears in his brother's films.
Born in Rome
Rome
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...
, Gabriele Muccino gained success with films such as L'ultimo bacio (One Last Kiss)
L'ultimo bacio
L'ultimo bacio is a 2001 Italian comedy-drama movie directed by Gabriele Muccino.It was remade into The Last Kiss in 2006 by Tony Goldwyn starring Zach Braff and Rachel Bilson....
and Remember Me, My Love (Ricordati di me)
Remember Me, My Love
Remember Me, My Love is a 2003 Italian movie directed by Gabriele Muccino.Tagline: Some loves are never forgotten.-Plot:...
.
He is currently making a switch to directing Hollywood films after L'ultimo bacio won the Audience Award for World Cinema at the 2002 Sundance Film Festival
Sundance Film Festival
The Sundance Film Festival is a film festival that takes place annually in Utah, in the United States. It is the largest independent cinema festival in the United States. Held in January in Park City, Salt Lake City, and Ogden, as well as at the Sundance Resort, the festival is a showcase for new...
bringing him to the attention of the American film industry. Muccino was handpicked by Will Smith
Will Smith
Willard Christopher "Will" Smith, Jr. , also known by his stage name The Fresh Prince, is an American actor, producer, and rapper. He has enjoyed success in television, film and music. In April 2007, Newsweek called him the most powerful actor in Hollywood...
to serve as the director of The Pursuit of Happyness
The Pursuit of Happyness
Varèse Sarabande released the soundtrack on January 9, 2007, which included sixteen tracks.-Box office:The film debuted first at the North American box office, earning $27 million during its opening weekend and beating out heavily promoted films such as Eragon and Charlotte's Web...
. Muccino said in a later interview, "Will had to defend me as a choice to the studio; I could barely speak English and I could barely express my vision. I felt protected and that I could push my ideas even when they weren't totally conventional. The reason why I found respect, and respect for my ideas, was because of Will." Muccino also directed Smith's later film, Seven Pounds
Seven Pounds
Seven Pounds is a 2008 film, directed by Gabriele Muccino. Will Smith stars as a man who sets out to change the lives of seven people. Rosario Dawson, Woody Harrelson, and Barry Pepper star. The film was released in theaters in the United States and Canada on December 19, 2008, by Columbia Pictures...
.
Filmography
- Intolerance (episode "Max suona il piano") (1996)
- Un posto al sole (TV series) (1996)
- Ecco fatto (1998)
- Gli amici di Sara (TV) (1999)
- But Forever in My MindBut Forever in My MindBut Forever in My Mind is a 1999 Italian comedy film directed by Gabriele Muccino. Its original Italian title translates into "Like you, nobody, never"-Plot:...
(Come te nessuno mai) (1999) - L'ultimo bacioL'ultimo bacioL'ultimo bacio is a 2001 Italian comedy-drama movie directed by Gabriele Muccino.It was remade into The Last Kiss in 2006 by Tony Goldwyn starring Zach Braff and Rachel Bilson....
(One Last Kiss) (2001) - Remember Me, My LoveRemember Me, My LoveRemember Me, My Love is a 2003 Italian movie directed by Gabriele Muccino.Tagline: Some loves are never forgotten.-Plot:...
(Ricordati di me) (2003) - Chi siete venuti a cercare (TV) (2006)
- The Pursuit of HappynessThe Pursuit of HappynessVarèse Sarabande released the soundtrack on January 9, 2007, which included sixteen tracks.-Box office:The film debuted first at the North American box office, earning $27 million during its opening weekend and beating out heavily promoted films such as Eragon and Charlotte's Web...
(2006) - Heartango (promotional film for IntimissimiIntimissimiIntimissimi is an Italian clothing label started in 1996 that specializes in bras, briefs, lingerie, vests, and pyjamas for women and men. Intimissimi clothes are sold throughout the world: Austria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Lebanon, Mexico, Poland, Portugal, United...
) (2007) - Viva LaughlinViva LaughlinViva Laughlin is an American musical–dramedy series adapted by Bob Lowry and Peter Bowker from the popular BBC British serial, Blackpool. They also served as executive producers alongside Hugh Jackman, John Palermo, Paul Telegdy and Gabriele Muccino. The latter also directed the pilot...
(TV series) (2007) - Seven PoundsSeven PoundsSeven Pounds is a 2008 film, directed by Gabriele Muccino. Will Smith stars as a man who sets out to change the lives of seven people. Rosario Dawson, Woody Harrelson, and Barry Pepper star. The film was released in theaters in the United States and Canada on December 19, 2008, by Columbia Pictures...
(2008) - Kiss Me Again (Baciami ancora) (2010)
- Playing the FieldPlaying the Field (film)Plyaing the Field is an upcoming film directed by Gabriele Muccino and starring Gerard Butler, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Uma Thurman, Jessica Biel and Dennis Quaid.-Plot:...
(2012)