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My Take
Matteo Garrone is, for my money, one of the most fearless directors working in Italy. What fascinates me is his range: he can stare straight into the brutal underworld of Gomorrah, then turn around and conjure the dark fairy-tale poison of Tale of Tales. That swing between gritty realism and ornate fantasy is the mark of a genuine artist, not a craftsman repeating a formula. His shelf of European Film Awards and David di Donatello wins is deserved, yet I value most that he never loses a grounded, human gaze. Whenever Garrone releases something new, I want to sit down and pay full attention.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Matteo Garrone
- Name (Japanese)
- マッテオ・ガローネ
- Reading
- まってお・がろーね
- Born
- October 15, 1968 (age 57)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Monkey
- Origin
- Rome, Province of Rome, Italy
- Occupation
- film director / screenwriter / film producer
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2008 European Film Award for Best Film
- 2008 European Film Award for Best Director
- 2008 European Film Award for Best Screenwriter
- 2019 David di Donatello for Best Director
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Gomorrah | — | |
| Notable work | Dogman | — | |
| Notable work | Tale of Tales | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Matteo Garrone born?
Born October 15, 1968 (age 57).
Where is Matteo Garrone from?
Matteo Garrone is from Rome, Province of Rome, Italy.
What does Matteo Garrone do?
Matteo Garrone works as film director, screenwriter, film producer.
What is Matteo Garrone known for?
Notable works include Gomorrah, Dogman, Tale of Tales.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.