Antonio Donato

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Antonio Donato

Born September 7, 1996 · Milan, Lombardy, Italy (age 30)

Antonio Donato (born 1996) is a Milan-based director and graduate of the London Film School. He first gained international recognition with his graduation short, SHOOTING WATERMELONS (2023), which screened at over 60 festivals—including Sarajevo and Shanghai—winning 12 awards and being acquired by broadcasters ARTE and Rai. A rising voice in European cinema, he is currently developing his first fe…

Known For

OH BOYSOH BOYS · 2026
OH BOYS
★ 8.02026
MovieComedyDrama
In a coastal village obsessed with standing out, through flashy solos, fierce ping pong matches, and clumsy dates, a young saxophonist takes a different path.
Herbert & HumphreyHerbert & Humphrey
Herbert & Humphrey
MovieComedyHorror
FelliniFellini · 2024
Fellini
2024
MovieDrama
Ian and Hector, two young men who grew up in the suburbs, want to spend the evening at Milan's most exclusive club. Turned away at the door, the boys end up getting lost in an urban odyssey.
Lo SguardoLo Sguardo · 2022
Lo Sguardo
2022
MovieComedyDrama
The BullThe Bull · 2024
The Bull
★ 4.32024
MovieDrama
Cyriel and Marie, a childless married couple, live on an isolated farm. Their laborious, monotonous lives are turned upside down when a highly virile bull is brought onto their farm. While Cyriel is determined to impregnate their cows, Marie develops an unlikely attraction to the bull.
Shooting WatermelonsShooting Watermelons · 2023
Shooting Watermelons
★ 8.02023
MovieDrama
An anxious young man struggles to accept his vulnerabilities whilst on holiday in an upper-class summer residence in Sardinia with his overtly masculine family.
The Last Day of the BearThe Last Day of the Bear · 2025
The Last Day of the Bear
2025
MovieDrama
After growing up in a youth community, Dennis prepares to leave—facing bittersweet goodbyes and an uncertain future.
Made from Leakproof PlasticMade from Leakproof Plastic · 2025
Made from Leakproof Plastic
2025
MovieDramaAnimation
As Sasha prepares to leave her newly sold home after her husband's passing, his presence lingers in his paintings of her. But an unrelenting fridge leak threatens to destroy them, forcing her to confront her memories. Blending animation and live-action, the film explores loss as a quiet, persistent presence - one that seeps through the cracks, demanding to be felt.

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