Wissenswertes

Lost both his parents in a domestic accident at the age of 16.

Music is written into his scripts.

During production of his films, he never goes back and sees what he filmed at the end of the day, so when he goes to the cutting room, he really sees for the first time what his DP and him captured.

Never studied at a film school.

Cannot write his scripts without listening to music.

Began his career by volunteering on films that came to shoot in Naples.

Is not religious.

President of the jury at the Turin Film Festival in 2012.

Worked with songwriters Antonello Venditti, Paloma Faith and Mark Kozelek.

President of the 'Un Certain Regard' jury at the 62nd Cannes International Film Festival in 2009.

Tribute at the Thessaloniki Film Festival in 2011.

Has two children, Anna and Carlo.

Member of the 'Official Competition' jury at the 70th Cannes International Film Festival in 2017.

Tribute at the Munich International Film Festival in 2013.

Member of the 'Official Competition' jury at the 61st Locarno International Film Festival in 2008.

Made his acting debut with a cameo appearance in Nanni Moretti's film Il caimano (2006).