Francesco Rosi
Biography
Francesco Rosi was an Italian film director born in Naples, Campania, Italy on November 15, 1922, and he died on January 10, 2015, at the age of 92. Also known as Franco, he was credited with 64 known credits in directing. His films, particularly those from the 1960s and 1970s, frequently featured political messages. Later in his career, the topics of his films shifted away from politics toward literature, and he continued directing until 1997, with his final film being an adaptation of the Primo Levi book titled The Truce. His film The Mattei Affair won the Palme d'Or at the 1972 Cannes Film Festival. Other works associated with him include Salvatore Giuliano, Hands over the City, and several additional titles.
Career overview
Francesco Rosi was an Italian film director born in Naples, Campania, Italy, on November 15, 1922, and he died on January 10, 2015, at the age of 92. Also known as Franco, he amassed 64 known credits in directing throughout his career.
His films, particularly those released in the 1960s and 1970s, frequently carried political messages and established his reputation as a specialist in mafia films through neorealistic works. Among his notable recognitions, his film The Mattei Affair won the Palme d'Or at the 1972 Cannes Film Festival. His directorial work also included Salvatore Giuliano and Hands over the City.
As his career progressed, the topics of his later films shifted away from heavy political orientations and turned more toward literature. He continued directing until 1997, with his final film being The Truce, an adaptation of a book by Primo Levi.
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Full Filmography
104 titles- Rosi About Eboli (2022) as Self
- Morceaux de Cannes (2021)
- Good Morning, the Wind Blows (2020) as Self
- Citizen Rosi (2019) as Self
- Water and Sugar – Carlo Di Palma: The Colours of Life (2017) as Self
- Luchino Visconti: Between Truth and Passion (2016) as Self - Movie Director (archive footage)
- Born in the U.S.E. - Nato negli Stati Uniti d'Europa (2015) as Self
- Gian Luigi Rondi - Vita, cinema, passione (2014) as Self
- Red Chairs - Parma and the Cinema (2014) as Self (archive footage)
- Cinema Italiano: Moments of Truth (2014) as Self
- Vittorio racconta Gassman: Una vita da mattatore (2010) as Self
- L'ultimo gattopardo - Ritratto di Goffredo Lombardo (2010) as Self
- Franco Cristaldi e il suo cinema Paradiso (2009)
- Luchino Visconti: Life as in a Novel (2008) as Self
- Sophia: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow (2007) as Self
- Filmmakers in Action (2006) as Self
- Investigation of a Citizen Named Volonté (2004) as Self - Interviewee
- The Filmmaker and the Labyrinth (2004) as Self
- Luchino Visconti (2002) as Self
- Francesco Rosi - Momente der Wahrheit (2002) as Self
- A Dream of Sicily (2000) as Self
- The Truce (1997) Director
- The Truce (1997) Adaptation
- The Truce (1997) Screenplay
- Diario senza date (1995)
- Neapolitan Diary (1992) as Self
- Neapolitan Diary (1992) Director
- Neapolitan Diary (1992) Screenplay
- The Palermo Connection (1990) Director
- The Palermo Connection (1990) Screenplay
- 12 Directors for 12 Cities (1989) Director
- Chronicle of a Death Foretold (1987) Director
- Chronicle of a Death Foretold (1987) Screenplay
- Chronicle of a Death Foretold (1987) Adaptation
- Carmen (1984) Director
- Carmen (1984) Screenplay
- Carmen (1984) Adaptation
- Three Brothers (1981) Director
- Three Brothers (1981) Story
- Three Brothers (1981) Screenplay
- Cristo si è fermato a Eboli (1980) Director
- Christ Stopped at Eboli (1979) Director
- Christ Stopped at Eboli (1979) Screenplay
- Ciné regards (1978) as Self
- Reflections on a Political Cinema (1978) as Self - Interviewee
- Illustrious Corpses (1976) Director
- Illustrious Corpses (1976) Screenplay
- Les Rendez-vous du dimanche (1975) as Self
- Spécial cinéma (1974) as Self
- Lucky Luciano (1973) Director
- Lucky Luciano (1973) Story
- Lucky Luciano (1973) Screenplay
- Le Grand Échiquier (1972) as Self
- Midi trente (1972) as Self (archive footage)
- The Mattei Affair (1972) as Self (uncredited)
- The Mattei Affair (1972) Director
- The Mattei Affair (1972) Screenplay
- The Mattei Affair (1972) Story
- Many Wars Ago (1970) Writer
- Many Wars Ago (1970) Director
- Many Wars Ago (1970) Producer
- Cinéma et Réalité (1967) as Self
- More Than a Miracle (1967) Director
- More Than a Miracle (1967) Screenplay
- More Than a Miracle (1967) Story
- The Moment of Truth (1965) Director
- The Moment of Truth (1965) Screenplay
- The Moment of Truth (1965) Producer
- The Moment of Truth (1965) Story
- Hands Over the City (1963) Director
- Hands Over the City (1963) Story
- Hands Over the City (1963) Screenplay
- Salvatore Giuliano (1962) as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
- Salvatore Giuliano (1962) Director
- Salvatore Giuliano (1962) Screenplay
- Salvatore Giuliano (1962) Story
- The Swindlers (1959) Director
- The Swindlers (1959) Screenplay
- The Swindlers (1959) Story
- The Challenge (1958) Director
- The Challenge (1958) Screenplay
- The Challenge (1958) Story
- Kean: Genius or Scoundrel (1957) Screenplay
- Kean: Genius or Scoundrel (1957) Co-Director
- The Bigamist (1956) Screenplay
- The Bigamist (1956) First Assistant Director
- Roman Tales (1955) Screenplay
- Roman Tales (1955) Dialogue
- Forbidden (1955) First Assistant Director
- Senso (1954) Assistant Director
- Neapolitan Carousel (1954) First Assistant Director
- High School (1954) First Assistant Director
- The Vanquished (1953) First Assistant Director
- Bellissima (1952) Screenplay
- Bellissima (1952) Assistant Director
- The City Stands Trial (1952) Story
- Red Shirts - Anita Garibaldi (1952) Co-Director
- Paris Is Always Paris (1951) Screenplay
- Paris Is Always Paris (1951) Dialogue
- Paris Is Always Paris (1951) First Assistant Director
- Tormento (1950) First Assistant Director
- Sunday in August (1950) First Assistant Director
- La Terra Trema (1949) Assistant Director
- Dove sta Zaza? (1947) as Domestico dell'Americano
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Francesco Rosi best known for?
Francesco Rosi is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Filmmakers in Action (2006), Ciné regards (1978), Les Rendez-vous du dimanche (1975), Spécial cinéma (1974).
When and where was Francesco Rosi born?
Francesco Rosi was born on November 15, 1922 in Naples, Campania, Italy. They passed away on January 10, 2015.
How many credits does Francesco Rosi have?
Francesco Rosi has accumulated over 104 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1947 to 2022.
What is Francesco Rosi's background in cinema and television?
Francesco Rosi was an Italian film director born in Naples, Campania, Italy on November 15, 1922, and he died on January 10, 2015, at the age of 92. Also known as Franco, he was credited with 64 known credits in directing. His films, particularly those from the 1960s and 1970s, frequently featured political messages. L...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Spécial cinéma (1974) as Self — aged about 51
- Le Grand Échiquier (1972) as Self — aged about 49
- The Mattei Affair (1972) as Self (uncredited) — aged about 49
- Salvatore Giuliano (1962) as Narrator (voice) (uncredited) — aged about 39
- Filmmakers in Action (2006) as Self — aged about 83
- Les Rendez-vous du dimanche (1975) as Self — aged about 52
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