Paolo Virzì - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | March 04, 1964 |
|---|---|
| Age | 62 |
| Birthplace | Livorno, Tuscany, Italy |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces - (see also Paolo Virzì's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dragon |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Directing and writing award-winning Italian films such as "La bella vita", "Il Capitale Umano" (Human Capital), and "La Pazza Gioia" (Like Crazy). |
Intro
Paolo Virzì is an acclaimed Italian film director, screenwriter, and producer, best known for his emotionally resonant and often satirical films that explore contemporary Italian society. Recognized for his keen social observations and a distinct balance of humor and drama, he is among Italy’s leading modern filmmakers.
Early Life & Background
Paolo Virzì grew up in the working-class city of Livorno, Tuscany. He became passionate about literature and cinema early on, later studying screenwriting at the esteemed Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia in Rome, where he honed his craft under the guidance of celebrated Italian screenwriter Furio Scarpelli.
Career Highlights
- Debuted as a director with 'La bella vita' (1994), which won several awards
- Directed 'Ovosodo' (1997), winning Venice Film Festival's Grand Jury Prize
- Received David di Donatello Award for 'My Name Is Tanino' (2002)
- Directed 'Il Capitale Umano' (Human Capital, 2013), Italy’s entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 87th Academy Awards
- Released 'La Pazza Gioia' (Like Crazy, 2016), which won multiple David di Donatello Awards
- First English-language film: 'The Leisure Seeker' (2017), starring Helen Mirren and Donald Sutherland
Trivia
- Married to actress Micaela Ramazzotti, with whom he frequently collaborates.
- Virzì’s films often focus on the intersections of class, family, and politics in modern Italy.
- He won the Silver Ribbon for Best Director multiple times from the Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists.
FAQs
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Paolo Virzì is 62 years old.
Paolo Virzì was born the 4 March 1964.
Livorno, Tuscany, Italy.
On His Birth-Day
About March 4th, 1964, in brief:
- Historical events: The U.S. Supreme Court delivered a significant ruling regarding the First Amendment, reinforcing the principles of free speech and press. This decision had lasting implications for civil liberties in the United States.
- Day of the week: March 4th, 1964 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: I Want To Hold Your Hand by The Beatles
- #1 UK song: Little Children by Billy J Kramer & The Dakotas
- Popular movie: My Fair Lady directed by George Cukor
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