Giuseppe Tornatore

Giuseppe Tornatore is an Italian film director, screenwriter and producer born on 27 May 1956 in Bagheria, in the province of Palermo. He began his career in cinema as a screenwriter and director of documentaries for television.

In 1986 he directed his first feature film, 'Il camorrista', which was a great success with critics and audiences, also winning the Best Director award at the Cannes Film Festival. Tornatore is then known for directing films such as 'Nuovo Cinema Paradiso', which won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Film in 1990, 'Stanno tutti bene', 'La leggenda del pianista sull'oceano' and 'Baarìa'.

His directing style is characterised by attention to detail and nostalgia for the past, with a strong sensitivity towards Sicily and its culture. His filmography has received numerous awards in Italy and abroad, including four David di Donatello Awards and a Golden Globe.

In addition to his film career, Tornatore has also worked as a music video director for artists such as Eros Ramazzotti and wrote the libretto for Niccolò Jommelli's opera 'La scuola degli amanti'. In 2012, he directed his first English-language film, 'The Best Offer', starring Geoffrey Rush.

Giuseppe Tornatore is one of the most appreciated and internationally known Italian directors, and continues to work with passion and commitment in the world of cinema.