Matteo Garrone - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | October 15, 1968 |
|---|---|
| Age | 57 |
| Birthplace | Rome, Italy |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra - (see also Matteo Garrone's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Monkey |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Director of the critically acclaimed films 'Gomorrah', 'Reality', and 'Dogman'. |
Intro
Matteo Garrone is an acclaimed Italian film director, screenwriter, and producer, best known for his neo-realist style and impactful films such as 'Gomorrah' and 'Dogman'. He has received international recognition for his cinematic works, often depicting the complexities of Italian society.
Early Life & Background
Matteo Garrone was born in Rome, Italy, on October 15, 1968. He is the son of theatre critic Nico Garrone and photographer Donatella Rimoldi. Garrone worked as a camera assistant before transitioning to filmmaking, initially directing short films and documentaries.
Career Highlights
- Won the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival for 'Gomorrah' (2008).
- Received the Grand Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival for 'Reality' (2012).
- His film 'Dogman' (2018) earned the Best Actor award at Cannes and was the Italian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 91st Academy Awards.
- Directed a highly praised adaptation of 'Pinocchio' in 2019.
Trivia
- Garrone began his career in visual arts before moving to filmmaking.
- His breakthrough film 'Gomorrah' is based on the best-selling book by journalist Roberto Saviano.
- He often collaborates with recurring actors and crew in his projects.
FAQs
People also ask
Matteo Garrone is 57 years old.
Matteo Garrone was born the 15 October 1968.
Rome, Italy.
On His Birth-Day
About October 15th, 1968, in brief:
- Historical events: During the American League expansion draft, the Kansas City team selected Roger Nelson, while the Pilots picked Don Mincher as part of the league's expansion efforts.
- Day of the week: October 15th, 1968 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Hey Jude by The Beatles
- #1 UK song: Those Were The Days by Mary Hopkin
- Popular movie: Faces directed by John Cassavetes
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