Tonino Guerra
Writing
Biography
Antonio "Tonino" Guerra (16 March 1920 – 21 March 2012) was an Italian poet, writer and screenwriter who collaborated with some of the most prominent film directors in the world such as AndreI Tarkovsky, Michelangelo Antonioni, Theo Angelopoulos, and Federico Fellini.
Born: March 16, 1920
Place of Birth: Santarcangelo di Romagna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Known For
Notarangelo the Soul Hunter
David Griecos documentary showcases the underappreciated photography of Domenico Notarangelo, and through it, tells the story of Matera, it's people and it's history.
Michelangelo Antonioni: The Eye That Changed Cinema
A look back at the life and works of Michelangelo Antonioni.
Voyage in Time
The travels in Italy of director Andrei Tarkovsky in preparation for the making of his film Nostalghia.
Andrey Tarkovsky in Nostalghia
A poetic and intimate scene-by-scene look into the filming of Tarkovsky's 'Nostalghia'.
Antonioni: Documents and Testimonials
A behind-the-scenes documentary about director Michelangelo Antonioni as he's shooting his segment of The Three Faces, a vehicle for Soraya, the former empress of Persia. Featuring interviews with Monica Vitti, Tonino Guerra and more.
Moscow Elegy
A 1988 documentary film directed by Alexander Sokurov, about the later life and death of Soviet Russian filmmaker Andrei Tarkovsky. The film was originally intended to mark the 50th birthday of Tarkovsky in 1982, which would have been before his death. Controversy with Soviet authorities about the film's style and content led to significant delays in the production.
"Il polverone" di Tonino Guerra
Documentary in three episodes, "The Miracles of Moscow," "Lunch with a Great Painter," "The Enchanted Island."
La favola del pennello
Scriptwriter Tonino Guerra talks about his encounter with the artist Giorgio Morandi - a man who treated his paintbrushes as his best friends.
The Secret Diary of 'Amarcord'
A tongue-in-cheek documentary that goes "behind the scenes" during the production of Federico Fellini's film "Amarcord" (1973).
The Lion with the White Beard
An animated film based on the tale of Tonino Guerra, telling the story of the once famous circus duet - the lion and its owner, the story of how the famous lion Amadeo performed in the traveling circus of Signor Peretti.
Filmography
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