Lamberto Bava
Biography
Lamberto Bava was born in Rome, Italy, on April 3, 1944. He is the first of a third generation of Italian filmmakers, with his grandfather Eugenio Bava being a cameraman and optics effects artist, and his father Mario Bava being a cinematographer, special effects designer, and director. Lamberto began working in the film industry as his father's personal assistant, starting with "Planet of the Vampires" in 1965. He later became an assistant director for most of his father's films and co-wrote the screenplay for "Shock" in 1977. Lamberto directed his first solo feature film, "Macabre", in 1980, and has also worked on various television films and fantasy series.
Career overview
Lamberto Bava began his career in the film industry as an assistant director for his father, Mario Bava. He started working with his father on the 1965 film "Planet of the Vampires". Bava gradually gained experience and was eventually made assistant director for most of his father's films.
Bava's first solo directing credit is the 1980 film "Macabre", which was his first solo feature film. He also co-directed the 1979 television film "La Venere d'Ille" with his father.
In addition to his work in feature films, Bava has also directed several television miniseries, including "Desideria e l'anello del drago" (1995), "Sorellina e il principe del sogno" (1996), and "La principessa e il povero" (1997).
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129 titles- The Dark Fantastic (2025) as Self
- Nightmare Delirium (2024) as self
- Dario Argento: Panico (2024) as Self
- Titanus 1904 (2024) as Self
- Dream Time (2023) as Sé stesso
- Inferno Rosso: Joe D'Amato on the Road of Excess (2021) as Self
- All the Colors of Giallo (2019) as Self - Director / son of Mario Bava
- Erinnerungen an Lucio Fulci (2019) as Self
- Dogman's Rabies: Underdog (2018) Thanks
- Bava Puzzle (2018) as Himself
- Il mistero della cattedrale (2017) as self
- In der Folterkammer des Barons (2017) as self
- Blood on Méliès' Moon (2016) as Lamberto Bava
- Screaming for a Sequel: The Delirious Legacy of Demons 2 (2014)
- I Tarantiniani (2013) as Self
- 6 passi nel giallo (2012) Director
- Visions of Murder (2012) Director
- The Captives (2012) Director
- Tailor Made Murder (2012) Director
- Of Fire And Darkness (2012) as himself
- Paura: Lucio Fulci Remembered - Volume 1 (2008) as Self
- Ghost Son (2007) Screenplay
- Ghost Son (2007) Director
- Ghost Son (2007) Story
- Hanging Shadows (2007) as Self
- End of the Road: Making 'Rabid Dogs' & 'Kidnapped' (2007) as self
- Inspector Coliandro (2006) as Questore
- The Torturer (2005) Director
- The Torturer (2005) Screenplay
- Scerbanenco Noir (2004) as Self
- The Art of Crime (2004) as Himself
- The Three Faces of Terror (2004) as Himself
- Il castello dell'orrore (2004) as self
- Mario Bava: Operazione paura (2004) as Self
- The Exorcism of Lisa (2004)
- Italian Kings Of B (2003) as Self
- L'Impero (2001) Director
- L'Impero (2001) Creator
- Fantaghiro: Quest for the Quorum (2000) Writer
- Mario Bava: Maestro of the Macabre (2000) as Self
- Pirates: Blood Brothers (1999) Director
- The Princess and the Pauper (1997) Director
- The Princess and the Pauper (1997) Producer
- La principessa e il povero (1997) Director
- The Cave of the Golden Rose 5 (1996) Director
- Alisea and the Dream Prince (1996) Director
- Desideria e l'anello del drago (1995) Director
- Desideria e l'anello del drago (1995) Creator
- Rabid Dogs (1995) Producer
- Rabid Dogs (1995) Assistant Director
- The Cave of the Golden Rose 4 (1994) Director
- The Dragon Ring (1994) Director
- The Dragon Ring (1994) Producer
- The Cave of the Golden Rose 3 (1993) Director
- The Cave of the Golden Rose 2 (1992) Director
- Body Puzzle (1992) Screenplay
- Body Puzzle (1992) Director
- The Cave of the Golden Rose (1991) Director
- The Cave of the Golden Rose (1991) Creator
- The Cave of the Golden Rose (1991) Director
- The Mask of Satan (1990) Story
- The Mask of Satan (1990) Director
- The Mask of Satan (1990) Producer
- Eyewitness (1990) Director
- Eyewitness (1990) Producer
- Sabbath (1989) Script
- Sabbath (1989) Director
- The Prince of Terror (1989) Director
- The Prince of Terror (1989) Producer
- School of Fear (1989) Director
- School of Fear (1989) Producer
- The Man Who Didn't Want to Die (1989) Director
- The Man Who Didn't Want to Die (1989) Producer
- Until Death (1988) Director
- Until Death (1988) Screenplay
- Graveyard Disturbance (1988) as Shop Keeper
- Graveyard Disturbance (1988) Writer
- Graveyard Disturbance (1988) Director
- The Ogre (1988) as Man in bar (uncredited)
- The Ogre (1988) Director
- The Ogre (1988) Writer
- Dinner with a Vampire (1988) Director
- Dinner with a Vampire (1988) Screenplay
- Delirium: Photo of Gioia (1987) Director
- Night Shift (1987) Director
- Demons 2 (1986) as Sally's Father
- Demons 2 (1986) Writer
- Demons 2 (1986) Director
- You'll Die at Midnight (1986) as Police Photographer (uncredited)
- You'll Die at Midnight (1986) Director
- You'll Die at Midnight (1986) Editor
- You'll Die at Midnight (1986) Screenplay
- You'll Die at Midnight (1986) Producer
- Demons (1985) as 1st Man Exiting Subway (uncredited)
- Demons (1985) Director
- Demons (1985) Screenplay
- Blastfighter (1984) Director
- Devil Fish (1984) Director
- Devil Fish (1984) Additional Writing
- A Blade in the Dark (1983) Director
- A Blade in the Dark (1983) Editor
- A Blade in the Dark (1983) Producer
- Tenebre (1982) as Elevator Repairman #1 (uncredited)
- Tenebre (1982) First Assistant Director
- The Devil's Game (1981) Screenplay
- The Devil's Game (1981) Director
- The Venus of Ille (1981) Director
- The Venus of Ille (1981) Writer
- Cannibal Holocaust (1980) Assistant Director
- Inferno (1980) Assistant Director
- Macabre (1980) Writer
- Macabre (1980) Director
- Last Feelings (1978) First Assistant Director
- Shock (1977) as Mover / Airplane Passenger
- Shock (1977) Screenplay
- The House of Exorcism (1975) Assistant Director
- Waves of Lust (1975) Screenstory
- The Kiss (1974) First Assistant Director
- Lisa and the Devil (1973) Assistant Director
- A Bay of Blood (1971) Assistant Director
- Hatchet for the Honeymoon (1970) Second Unit Director
- Hatchet for the Honeymoon (1970) Assistant Director
- Roy Colt and Winchester Jack (1970) First Assistant Director
- Danger: Diabolik (1968) Assistant Director
- Kill, Baby... Kill! (1966) Assistant Director
- Planet of the Vampires (1965) Second Assistant Director
- Twins Director
- Masters of Mayhem as Self
- Untitled Geretta Geretta Horror Producer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Lamberto Bava best known for?
Lamberto Bava is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Inspector Coliandro (2006), Warrior Nun (2020), Warrior Nun (2020), The Cave of the Golden Rose (1991).
When and where was Lamberto Bava born?
Lamberto Bava was born on April 3, 1944 in Roma, Lazio, Italia.
How many credits does Lamberto Bava have?
Lamberto Bava has accumulated over 129 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1965 to 2025.
What is Lamberto Bava's background in cinema and television?
Lamberto Bava was born in Rome, Italy, on April 3, 1944. He is the first of a third generation of Italian filmmakers, with his grandfather Eugenio Bava being a cameraman and optics effects artist, and his father Mario Bava being a cinematographer, special effects designer, and director. Lamberto began working in the fi...