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Giuseppe De Santis

Giuseppe De Santis

Director & actor · born 11 February 1917 · Fondi, Lazio, Italy

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.

Where to start: Bitter Rice (1949).

As director 12

As actor 6

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Giuseppe De Santis movie?

By viewer score, Bitter Rice (1949) at 7.5/10.

What are Giuseppe De Santis’s most popular movies?

Bitter Rice, Rome 11:00, Attack and Retreat.

How many movies has Giuseppe De Santis made?

18 films on TMDB, 12 as director, 6 as actor.

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