Diego Fabbri

Writing

Diego Fabbri

Born July 2, 1911 · Forlì, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Died August 14, 1980 · aged 69

Diego Fabbri (July 2, 1911 – August 14, 1980) was an Italian playwright whose plays centered on religious (Catholic) themes. Fabbri graduated from the University of Bologna in 1936 with a degree in economics and business. But his writing career had begun well before that. His first play, The Flowers of Pain, was published in 1928. He followed it with The Node, which was banned by the fascist gove…

Known For

El CidEl Cid · 1961
El Cid
6.81961
MovieActionDrama
Epic film of the legendary Spanish hero, Rodrigo Diaz ("El Cid" to his followers), who, without compromising his strict sense of honour, still succeeds in taking the initiative and driving the Moors from Spain.
BarabbasBarabbas · 1961
Barabbas
6.91961
MovieHistoryDrama
Epic account of the thief Barabbas, who was pardoned for his crimes and spared crucifixion when Pilate offered the Israelites a choice to pardon Barabbas or Jesus. Struggling with his spirituality, Barabbas goes through many ordeals leading him to the gladiatorial arena, where he tries to win his freedom and confront his inner demons, ultimately becoming a follower of the man who was crucified in his place.
VerginitàVerginità · 1951
Verginità
4.31951
MovieDramaRomance
Gina is the daughter of a provincial newsstand dealer and spends her time reading pulp magazines and dreaming of a glamorous vocation on the big city. She enters a beauty contest in a nearby city, without her father's permission, and, en route, meets Franco, a salesman.
Constantine and the CrossConstantine and the Cross · 1961
Constantine and the Cross
5.31961
MovieAdventureDrama
Constantine is fighting against Barbarians with his father when he is called to Rome. In his way to Rome, he falls in an ambush planned by Maxence, who wants to become emperor.
Toto and MarcellinoToto and Marcellino · 1958
Toto and Marcellino
6.41958
MovieComedy
Marcellino becomes an orphan and finds two uncles--a good old eccentric man and a villain.
Seduction Of The SouthSeduction Of The South · 1961
Seduction Of The South
5.31961
MovieHistoryDrama
Based on the events from the Italian civil war. In 1860's, a member of a guerrilla force captures a colonel from the opposing army and later leads one of the sides to victory.
General Della RovereGeneral Della Rovere · 1959
General Della Rovere
7.51959
MovieDramaWar
In WWII-Italy, the Gestapo blackmails a con man to impersonate a dead partisan commander in order to extract information from his fellow inmates.
The Magnificent CuckoldThe Magnificent Cuckold · 1964
The Magnificent Cuckold
6.61964
MovieComedyRomance
Andrea Artusi is a successful businessman with a beautiful wife, Maria, and a happy marriage - until he has an affair. After his own cheating, he starts to become obsessed with his wife's fidelity. Since she is one of the most desired women in town, he worries that it would be very easy for her to cheat on him. Now every time a man looks at his wife, Andrea goes crazy. Meanwhile, Maria finds out about her husband's affair and decides to plan her revenge.

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