7.5
Movie
Directing
Giuseppe De Santis
- Born
- Died
- (aged 80)
- Birthplace
- Fondi, Lazio, Italy
- Credits
- 28 titles
Biography
Giuseppe De Santis (11 February 1917 – 16 May 1997) was an Italian film director. One of the most idealistic neorealist filmmakers of the 1940s and 1950s, he wrote and directed films punctuated by ardent cries for social reform.
In 1942, De Santis collaborated on the script for Ossessione, Luchino Visconti's debut film, which is usually considered one of the first neo-realist films.
His third film Bitter Rice (1950), the story of a young woman working in the rice fields who must choose between two socially disparate suitors, made a star of Silvana Mangano and was a landmark of the new cinematic style. It also earned De Santis an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Story.
Signature work
Known For
7.5
Movie
7.5
Movie
Bitter Rice
7.7
Movie
Rome 11:00
6.7
Movie
Attack and Retreat
7.4
Movie
The Visitor
6.7
Movie
Days of Love
6.3
Movie
Days of Glory
7.1
Movie
Under the Olive Tree
6.6
Movie
Tragic Hunt
5.7
Movie
A Husband for Anna
5.2
Movie
Desire
6.7
Movie
Outcry
6.7
Movie
The Year Long Road
3.6
Movie
Angels of Darkness
6.6
Movie
Men and Wolves
6.6
Movie
National Theatre Live: Obsession
5.7
Movie
God Will Forgive My Pistol
7.0
Movie
Engaged to Death
Acting credits 10
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Un'altra Italia era possibile - Il cinema di Giuseppe De Santis Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 2021 | Cinecittà, de Mussolini à la Dolce Vita Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 2008 | Giuseppe De Santis Film | Himself - Host |
| 2003 | Necro not(to b)e Film | Sé stesso |
| 2002 | Luchino Visconti Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 1985 | I'll Teach You to Dream Film | |
| 1969 | God Will Forgive My Pistol Film | Jerome/Charley Clanton |
| 1958 | Sergei Eisenstein Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 1955 | Ricordami Film | |
| 1950 | Under the Olive Tree Film | Narrator (voice) (uncredited) |
Crew credits 19
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | National Theatre Live: Obsession Film | Original Film Writer |
| 1972 | One Appreciated Professional of Sure Future Film | Director, Story, Producer |
| 1964 | Attack and Retreat Film | Screenplay, Director, Story |
| 1963 | The Visitor Film | Story |
| 1960 | The Apartment Film | Director, Writer |
| 1958 | The Year Long Road Film | Director, Writer |
| 1957 | Engaged to Death Film | Writer |
| 1957 | Men and Wolves Film | Director, Screenplay, Story |
| 1954 | Days of Love Film | Story, Screenplay, Director |
| 1954 | Angels of Darkness Film | Screenplay |
| 1953 | A Husband for Anna Film | Story, Director, Screenplay |
| 1952 | Rome 11:00 Film | Story, Director, Screenplay |
| 1950 | Under the Olive Tree Film | Director, Story, Screenplay |
| 1949 | Bitter Rice Film | Director, Screenplay, Story |
| 1947 | Tragic Hunt Film | Screenplay, Director, Story |
| 1946 | Outcry Film | Screenplay |
| 1946 | Desire Film | Screenplay |
| 1945 | Days of Glory Film | Director |
| 1943 | Obsession Film | Screenplay, Assistant Director, Dialogue |