- Born
- Died
- Luigi Comencini was born on June 8, 1916 in Salò, Lombardy, Italy. He was a writer and director, known for La grande pagaille (1960), Eugenio (1980) and Pain, amour et fantaisie (1953). He was married to Giulia Grifeo. He died on April 6, 2007 in Rome, Lazio, Italy.
- SpouseGiulia Grifeo(? - April 6, 2007) (his death, 4 children)
- Children
- RelativesGianni Comencini(Sibling)
- His films often focused on the plight of children
- He attended a school of architecture in Milan. He was a film critic before becoming a director. He was one of the founders of the Cineteca Italiana, the first film archive in Italy.
- Father of Cristina Comencini, Francesca Comencini, Paola Comencini and Eleonora Comencini. Brother of Gianni Comencini. Grandfather of Giulia Calenda.
- Member of the jury at the Venice Film Festival in 1981.
- Grandfather of Roberto Infascelli.
- Wrote for the socialist newspaper 'Avanti' after World War II.
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