Giuseppe De Santis

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Nationality: Italian
Birthdate: 02/11/1917
Birthplace: Fondi, Italy
Death Date: 05/16/1997

biography

Film critic and early advocate of Italian Neorealism who turned to directing after co-writing several films, notably Luchino Visconti's first feature "Ossessione" (1942). "Bitter Rice" (1949) remains De Santis' best known work, a somber but sexy study of female rice pickers in the Po Valley starring Silvana Mangano.

milestones

Year
Milestone
 
First made his name as a critic for "Cinema," where other writers included Michelangelo Antonioni and Luchino Visconti
1942 
Co-wrote first film, "Ossessione"
1947 
Film directing debut, "Caccia tragica/Tragic Hunt"
1972 
Made final film "An Appreciated Profession with an Unlikely Future"

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