Francesca Archibugi
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- May 16, 1960 in Roma, Lazio, Italia
- Active Years
- 1979–2026 (48 Years)
- Total Credits
- 73 credits in database
Biography
Francesca Archibugi is an Italian film director and scriptwriter. She was born on May 16, 1960, in Rome, Lazio, Italy. Active in the film and television fields, her known works for directing and writing include Mignon è partita, released in 1988, The Great Pumpkin, released in 1993, and Questione di cuore, released in 2009. Over the course of her career, she has earned several recognitions, including three David di Donatello awards, four Silver Ribbons, a Golden Globe, and a Flaiano Prize. She is married to Battista Lena, and the couple has three children.
Career overview
Francesca Archibugi is an Italian film director and scriptwriter. Born in Rome, Lazio, Italy, on May 16, 1960, she has been active in the film and television fields throughout her career. Her known credits include directing work across forty-five known credits listed on the Movie Database, with specific recognition for films such as Mignon e partita released in 1988, The Great Pumpkin released in 1993, and Questione di cuore released in 2009.
Over the course of her career, Archibugi has earned various recognitions for her contributions to cinema and television. Her accolades include three David di Donatello awards, four Nastri d'argento awards, one Globo d'oro, and one Premio Flaiano. In her personal life, she is married to Battista Lena, and the couple has three children.
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Full Filmography
73 titles- Peccato (2026)
- Illusione (2026) Director
- Illusione (2026) Screenplay
- Illusione (2026) Story
- Riusciranno i Nostri Eroi - il cinema di Age & Scarpelli (2026) as Self
- The Story (2024) Director
- The Story (2024) Teleplay
- The Story (2024) Creator
- Ten Minutes (2024) Screenplay
- Quel maledetto film su Virzì (2023) as Sé stessa
- The Hummingbird (2022) Director
- The Hummingbird (2022) Screenplay
- Dry (2022) Screenplay
- Trafficante di virus (2021) Screenplay
- Opera Prima (2021) as Self
- Vivere (2019) Story
- Vivere (2019) Director
- Vivere (2019) Screenplay
- The Leisure Seeker (2018) Screenplay
- A Family Tale (2018) Director
- A Family Tale (2018) Writer
- A Family Tale (2018) Creator
- Magical Nights (2018) Screenplay
- Couch Potatoes (2017) Director
- Couch Potatoes (2017) Writer
- Like Crazy (2016) Screenplay
- Marcello Mastroianni, the Ideal Italian (2015) as Self
- An Italian Name (2015) Director
- An Italian Name (2015) Screenplay
- Women Directors (2014) as Francesca Archibugi
- Parole povere (2013) Writer
- Parole povere (2013) Director
- Furio Scarpelli - Il racconto prima di tutto (2012) as Sé stessa
- Laura's Passion (2011) as Self
- What Do You Know About Me (2009) as Self
- A Matter of Heart (2009) Director
- A Matter of Heart (2009) Screenplay
- Lezioni di volo (2007) Director
- Lezioni di volo (2007) Story
- Lezioni di volo (2007) Screenplay
- Marcello, una vita dolce (2006) as Self
- Renzo e Lucia (2004) Director
- Renzo e Lucia (2004) Teleplay
- Renzo e Lucia (2004) Teleplay
- Renzo e Lucia (2004) Director
- La strana coppia. Incontro con Age e Scarpelli (2001) as Self
- Tomorrow (2001) Writer
- Tomorrow (2001) Director
- Shooting the Moon (1998) Writer
- Shooting the Moon (1998) Director
- With Closed Eyes (1994) Songs
- With Closed Eyes (1994) Director
- With Closed Eyes (1994) Writer
- The Only Country In The World (1994) Director
- The Great Pumpkin (1993) Director
- The Great Pumpkin (1993) Writer
- The Wicked (1991) Screenplay
- Towards Evening (1990) Director
- Towards Evening (1990) Screenplay
- The Belt (1989) Screenplay
- The Belt (1989) Story
- Mignon Has Left (1988) as Giornalista che intervista Giorgio fuori dal cinema (uncredited)
- Mignon Has Left (1988) Director
- Mignon Has Left (1988) Writer
- L'estate sta finendo (1987) Writer
- Secrets Secrets (1985) as Cameriera (uncredited)
- Secrets Secrets (1985) Second Assistant Director
- Vampirismus (1982) as Aurelia
- The Fall of the Rebel Angels (1981)
- What Is to Be Done? (1979)
- Le affinità elettive (1979) as Ottilia
- Carla Lonzi, A Feminist Story Director
- Carla Lonzi, A Feminist Story Writer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Francesca Archibugi best known for?
Francesca Archibugi is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Peccato (2026), Ten Minutes (2024), Dry (2022), The Leisure Seeker (2018).
When and where was Francesca Archibugi born?
Francesca Archibugi was born on May 16, 1960 in Roma, Lazio, Italia.
How many credits does Francesca Archibugi have?
Francesca Archibugi has accumulated over 73 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1979 to 2026.
What is Francesca Archibugi's background in cinema and television?
Francesca Archibugi is an Italian film director and scriptwriter. She was born on May 16, 1960, in Rome, Lazio, Italy. Active in the film and television fields, her known works for directing and writing include Mignon è partita, released in 1988, The Great Pumpkin, released in 1993, and Questione di cuore, released in ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Peccato (2026) — aged about 66
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