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About Dino Risi
The Italian film director happened upon film directing in early 1940 and made it his specialty. He previously worked as a psychiatrist and a freelance journalist. His claim to national fame was his 1962 award-winning comedy-drama, “II Sorpasso.”
Early Life
Born in Milan, he was raised by relatives after losing his parents while he was still young.
As Film Director
For over four decades starting from the 1940s, he dedicated his life to directing numerous films, including “Belle ma povere,” “Il profeta,” “Il giovane normale,” “Primo amore,” and “Giovani e belli.” Notable among his most successful are “A Difficult Life,” “Scent of a Woman” and “Opiate ’67.” In his directorial career, he worked with such stars as Alberto Sordi, Lea Massari, Vittorio Gassman, Alessandro Momo, Marisa Allasio and Maurizio Arena.
Accolade
He received the Golden Lion-Honorary Award in 2002.
For his work “Scent of a Woman”, he earned 1976 César Award for Best Foreign Film. The film starred Agostina Belli, Vittorio Gassman, and Moira Orfei. Based on Givanni Arpino’s “Il buio e il miele”, the film was nominated for an Academy Award for “Best Writing, Screenplay Adapted From Other Material”.
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F.A.Q. about Dino Risi
When is his birthday?
Dino Risi's birthday is on December 23, 1916.
In how many days is his birthday?
Dino's birthday is in 242 days
How old was Dino when he died?
He was 91 years old.
When did he die?
He died in June 7, 2008.
How old would he be today?
Dino Risi would be 107 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Dino from?
He was born in Milan, Italy.