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Marco Ferreri

Directing Born May 11, 1928 Died May 9, 1997 Milan, Lombardy, Italy 115 credits

Biography

Marco Ferreri was an Italian film director, screenwriter and actor born in Milan on May 11, 1928. He began his career in the 1950s and went on to direct numerous films. His 1979 film Chiedo asilo won him the Silver Bear - Special Jury Prize at the 30th Berlin International Film Festival. Ferreri is also known for his film La Grande Bouffe, which starred Marcello Mastroianni, Michel Piccoli, Philippe Noiret and Ugo Tognazzi. He died in Paris on May 9, 1997, at the age of 68. Ferreri's work was recognized by Gilles Jacob, artistic director of the Cannes International Film Festival, who described him as one of Italy's most original and personal artists.

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Career

Career overview

Marco Ferreri was an Italian film director and screenwriter. He began his career in the 1950s. Ferreri's work often explored the state of contemporary man, and he was known for being demanding and allegorical in his storytelling. His films frequently addressed themes of crisis and human condition.

Ferreri's 1979 film Chiedo asilo earned him the Silver Bear - Special Jury Prize at the 30th Berlin International Film Festival. This recognition highlights his ability to create thought-provoking and impactful films. Ferreri's work often featured ensemble casts, and he frequently collaborated with notable actors of his time.

One of Ferreri's most well-known films is La Grande Bouffe, which starred Marcello Mastroianni, Michel Piccoli, Philippe Noiret, and Ugo Tognazzi. This film showcases Ferreri's ability to create complex and engaging narratives. Throughout his career, Ferreri directed numerous films, with a total of 65 credits to his name. His work continues to be recognized for its originality and personal vision.

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Known for

Film

The Flesh

1991
Film

The Flesh

1991
Film

How Good the Whites Are

1988
Film

How Good the Whites Are

1988
Film

How Good the Whites Are

1988
Film

The Story of Piera

1983
Film

The Story of Piera

1983
Film

The Story of Piera

1983
Film

Tales of Ordinary Madness

1981
Film

Tales of Ordinary Madness

1981
Film

Seeking Asylum

1979
Film

Seeking Asylum

1979

Frequent co-stars

Ugo Tognazzi 2 shared titles
Annie Girardot 1 shared title
Achille Majeroni 1 shared title
Filippo Pompa Marcelli 1 shared title
Ermelinda De Felice 1 shared title
Elvira Paolini 1 shared title
Ugo Rossi 1 shared title
Eva Belami 1 shared title
Regina Elena Bisio 1 shared title
Jacques Ruet 1 shared title

Career timeline

Il était une fois Champs-Élysées
Morceaux de Cannes
The Incredible Mr. PiccoliMarco Ferreri: Dangerous But Necessary
Porn to Be Free
My Monster Mom
Nitrate Base · DirectorNitrate Base · Writer
Rome, November 12, 1994 · DirectorDo What Thou Wilt · ScreenplayDo What Thou Wilt · Director
Diary of a Maniac · DirectorDiary of a Maniac · Writer
The Flesh · DirectorThe Flesh · WriterThe House of Smiles · DirectorThe House of Smiles · Writer
Plato's Banquet · DirectorPlato's Banquet · Writer
How Good the Whites Are · DirectorHow Good the Whites Are · Production DesignHow Good the Whites Are · Writer
I Love You · DirectorI Love You · Writer
Bellissimo: Images of the Italian Cinema
The Future Is Woman · DirectorThe Future Is Woman · Writer
Toxic Love · PresenterThe Story of Piera · DirectorThe Story of Piera · ScreenplayThe Story of Piera · Story
Tales of Ordinary Madness · WriterTales of Ordinary Madness · DirectorDroit de Réponse
Seeking Asylum · DirectorSeeking Asylum · WriterAn Almost Perfect AffairThe Cinema Machine
Ciné regardsBye Bye Monkey · DirectorBye Bye Monkey · WriterYerma · Director
The Last Woman · DirectorThe Last Woman · Writer
Les Rendez-vous du dimanche
Don't Touch the White Woman!Don't Touch the White Woman! · DirectorDon't Touch the White Woman! · Writer
La Grande Bouffe · DirectorLa Grande Bouffe · Screenplay
Midi trenteLui per leiLiza · DirectorLiza · WriterThe Audience · Director
The Lion Has Seven Heads · Production Manager
Perché pagare per essere felici!! · DirectorWind from the EastWind from the East · Executive ProducerSo Long Gulliver
The Seed of ManThe Seed of Man · DirectorThe Seed of Man · ScreenplayThe Seed of Man · StoryDillinger Is Dead · Director
FerreriThe Harem · DirectorThe Harem · ScreenplayThe Harem · StoryThe Man with the Balloons
Corrida! · DirectorThe Wedding March · DirectorThe Wedding March · ScreenplayThe Wedding March · Story
Kiss the Other SheikKiss the Other Sheik · DirectorKiss the Other Sheik · WriterCasanova '70
The Ape WomanThe Ape Woman · DirectorThe Ape Woman · WriterControsesso · DirectorControsesso · Screenplay

Full filmography

  • Il était une fois Champs-Élysées (2022) as Self (archive footage)
  • Morceaux de Cannes (2021)
  • The Incredible Mr. Piccoli (2017) as Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)
  • Marco Ferreri: Dangerous But Necessary (2017) as Self (archive footage)
  • Porn to Be Free (2016) as Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)
  • My Monster Mom (2008) as Kevin
  • Nitrate Base (1997) Director
  • Nitrate Base (1997) Writer
  • Rome, November 12, 1994 (1995) Director
  • Do What Thou Wilt (1995) Screenplay
  • Do What Thou Wilt (1995) Director
  • Diary of a Maniac (1993) Director
  • Diary of a Maniac (1993) Writer
  • The Flesh (1991) Director
  • The Flesh (1991) Writer
  • The House of Smiles (1991) Director
  • The House of Smiles (1991) Writer
  • Plato's Banquet (1989) Director
  • Plato's Banquet (1989) Writer
  • How Good the Whites Are (1988) Director
  • How Good the Whites Are (1988) Production Design
  • How Good the Whites Are (1988) Writer
  • I Love You (1986) Director
  • I Love You (1986) Writer
  • Bellissimo: Images of the Italian Cinema (1985) as Self
  • The Future Is Woman (1984) Director
  • The Future Is Woman (1984) Writer
  • Toxic Love (1983) Presenter
  • The Story of Piera (1983) Director
  • The Story of Piera (1983) Screenplay
  • The Story of Piera (1983) Story
  • Tales of Ordinary Madness (1981) Writer
  • Tales of Ordinary Madness (1981) Director
  • Droit de Réponse (1981) as Self
  • Seeking Asylum (1979) Director
  • Seeking Asylum (1979) Writer
  • An Almost Perfect Affair (1979) as Self (uncredited)
  • The Cinema Machine (1979)
  • Ciné regards (1978) as Self
  • Bye Bye Monkey (1978) Director
  • Bye Bye Monkey (1978) Writer
  • Yerma (1978) Director
  • The Last Woman (1976) Director
  • The Last Woman (1976) Writer
  • Les Rendez-vous du dimanche (1975) as Self
  • Don't Touch the White Woman! (1974) as The Reporter (uncredited)
  • Don't Touch the White Woman! (1974) Director
  • Don't Touch the White Woman! (1974) Writer
  • La Grande Bouffe (1973) Director
  • La Grande Bouffe (1973) Screenplay
  • Midi trente (1972) as Self
  • Lui per lei (1972)
  • Liza (1972) Director
  • Liza (1972) Writer
  • The Audience (1972) Director
  • The Audience (1972) Screenplay
  • The Audience (1972) Story
  • The Lion Has Seven Heads (1971) Production Manager
  • Perché pagare per essere felici!! (1970) Director
  • Wind from the East (1970) as (uncredited)
  • Wind from the East (1970) Executive Producer
  • So Long Gulliver (1970) as Priest
  • The Seed of Man (1969) as Beach house owner
  • The Seed of Man (1969) Director
  • The Seed of Man (1969) Screenplay
  • The Seed of Man (1969) Story
  • Dillinger Is Dead (1969) Director
  • Dillinger Is Dead (1969) Story
  • Dillinger Is Dead (1969) Screenplay
  • Pigsty (1969) as Hans Günther
  • Filmers buiten het gareel (1969) as Self
  • Ferreri (1967) as Himself
  • The Harem (1967) Director
  • The Harem (1967) Screenplay
  • The Harem (1967) Story
  • The Man with the Balloons (1967)
  • The Man with the Balloons (1967) Director
  • The Man with the Balloons (1967) Writer
  • The Seventh Floor (1967) as dottor Salamoia
  • Corrida! (1966) Director
  • The Wedding March (1966) Director
  • The Wedding March (1966) Screenplay
  • The Wedding March (1966) Story
  • Kiss the Other Sheik (1965) as (segment "L'uomo dei 5 palloni") (uncredited)
  • Kiss the Other Sheik (1965) Director
  • Kiss the Other Sheik (1965) Writer
  • Casanova '70 (1965) as il conte
  • The Ape Woman (1964) as Priest face in diapo in Africa (uncredited)
  • The Ape Woman (1964) Director
  • The Ape Woman (1964) Writer
  • Controsesso (1964) Director
  • Controsesso (1964) Screenplay
  • The Conjugal Bed (1963) Director
  • The Conjugal Bed (1963) Screenplay
  • The Conjugal Bed (1963) Story
  • Mafioso (1962) Screenplay
  • Latin Lovers (1961) Director
  • Latin Lovers (1961) Screenplay
  • The Wheelchair (1960) Screenplay
  • The Wheelchair (1960) Director
  • The Little Apartment (1959) as Luisito - el casero (uncredited)
  • The Little Apartment (1959) Director
  • The Little Apartment (1959) Screenplay
  • Los chicos (1959) Director
  • Los chicos (1959) Writer
  • Women and Soldiers (1955) as Landlord
  • Women and Soldiers (1955) Writer
  • Women and Soldiers (1955) General Manager
  • The Boarder (1954) as ex-fumatore grasso
  • Love in the City (1953) as Man in Trinità de' Monti (segment "Gli italiani si voltano")
  • Love in the City (1953) Producer
  • Love in the City (1953) Writer
  • Documento mensile (1951) Director
  • Notes on a True Story (1951) Producer
  • The Funicular of Mount Faloria (1950) Producer