Directing
Claudio Risi
Born November 12, 1948 · Bern, Switzerland
Died April 26, 2020 · aged 71
No biography available.
Known For
First Love · 1978First Love
★ 5.81978
MovieDramaRomance
Ugo is an old actor who feels too young to be in an "old actor's house". He just can't stand the rules of the other old people so he escapes with a young girl.
The New Monsters · 1977The New Monsters
★ 7.01977
MovieComedy
A collection of dark-humoured vignettes, including tales of a cardinal with a liberal congregation, a motorist and a hitchhiker, mentally challenged tramps, parents contemplating their daughter's participation in a pornographic film, and a conniving husband.
Good King Dagobert · 1984Good King Dagobert
★ 4.21984
MovieComedy
King's Dagobert I intestinal and sexual problems loom large as he survives an attack on his royal caravan then barely makes it to Rome to personally give thanks to the Pope. After he arrives at the Vatican, he becomes involved in the battle between two contenders for the papacy and has to face the machinations of a ruthless Byzantine princess.
Scent of a Woman · 1974Scent of a Woman
★ 7.41974
MovieComedyDrama
An army cadet accompanies an irascible, blind captain on a week-long trip from Turin to Naples.
In the Name of the Italian People · 1971In the Name of the Italian People
★ 7.21971
MovieComedyDrama
An obscure Italian magistrate suspects that a well-known industrialist commited murder, and decides to investigate him, and bring him to court, whatever it takes. But - will the magistrate have it in him to go against impossible odds, in the name of the Italian people he represents?
I'm Photogenic · 1980I'm Photogenic
★ 5.41980
MovieComedy
Antonio Barozzi moves from Lago Maggiore to Rome to become an actor. He does not realize his agent and acting coach are only manipulating him to further their own careers.
The Career of a Chambermaid · 1976The Career of a Chambermaid
★ 4.91976
MovieComedyRomance
This slight skewering of the mindset of the Fascist era when Italy’s “White Telephone” films (conservative minded sophisticated comedy-dramas revolving around the bourgeoisie) were in vogue gives Agostina Belli her best role – an ambitious Venetian girl that goes from chambermaid to prostitute to singer to film-star to mistress of ‘Il Duce’! – for which she received a special David Di Donatello award, the Italian equivalent of the Oscar.
Ghost of Love · 1981Ghost of Love
★ 7.01981
MovieRomanceDrama
Over two decades after their affair ended, a married man is haunted by the presence of his former lover.
Filmography
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Scent of a Woman · 1974Scent of a Woman
★ 7.41974
MovieComedyDrama
An army cadet accompanies an irascible, blind captain on a week-long trip from Turin to Naples.
First Assistant Director
Ghost of Love · 1981Ghost of Love
★ 7.01981
MovieRomanceDrama
Over two decades after their affair ended, a married man is haunted by the presence of his former lover.
First Assistant Director
That's How We Women Are · 1971That's How We Women Are
★ 6.31971
MovieComedy
The film consists of twelve episodes, all with Monica Vitti as the protagonist.
Second Assistant Director















