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Luca Guadagnino

Born
Aug 10, 1971 · Age 55
Place of birth
Palermo, Italy
Gender
Male
Movie credits
12
TV credits
4
Directing credits
35
Also known as (1)
  • לוקה גואדאנינו

Biography

Luca Guadagnino, born 10 August 1971, is an Italian film director and producer. His films are characterized by their emotional complexity, eroticism, and lavish visuals. He has received numerous accolades, including a Silver Lion, alongside nominations for an Academy Award and three BAFTA Awards. Born in Palermo, Guadagnino spent part of his childhood in Ethiopia. However, the family returned to Italy to escape the Ethiopian Civil War. Guadagnino began his career directing short films and documentaries. He made his feature-film debut with The Protagonists (1999), the first of his many…