Directing
Claudio Risi
Born November 12, 1948 · Bern, Switzerland
Died April 26, 2020 · aged 71
No biography available.
Known For
First Love · 1978First Love
★ 5.71978
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.
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.
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.
Dear Father · 1979Dear Father
★ 6.41979
MovieComedy
In Caro papá, Dino Risi is telling the story of the decadent lifestyle, and dysfunctional family, of a wealthy businessman (played to perfection by Risi's favorite leading man, Vittorio Gassman). Risi paints his portrait against a backdrop of an Italy where the new permissiveness has run rampant, traditional socio-cultural values have been usurped by consumerism, and the streets have become an open battleground for politically extremist groups (the '70s were dubbed "The Years of Lead" due to the great number of terrorist acts, and politically motivated assassinations).
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.
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?
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.
I'm Photogenic · 1980I'm Photogenic
★ 5.31980
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.
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
Orders are Orders · 1972Orders are Orders
★ 6.31972
MovieComedy
Giorgia, an unhappy housewife tired of marriage with her husband Amedeo, starts to hear a voice that orders her to perform actions out of the ordinary.
First Assistant Director















