Cristina Comencini facts for kids
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Cristina Comencini
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| Born | 8 May 1956 |
| Occupation | Film director, screenwriter, novelist |
| Years active | 1982 - present |
| Children | 3, including Carlo Calenda |
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| Relatives | Francesca Comencini (sister) |
Cristina Comencini (born May 8, 1956) is a talented Italian film director, screenwriter, and novelist. She is known for creating movies and writing books that tell interesting stories.
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About Cristina Comencini
Cristina Comencini grew up in a family deeply involved in filmmaking. Her father, Luigi Comencini, was also a famous Italian film director. Cristina and her sisters attended the Lycée français Chateaubriand in Rome, a French school.
Her Work in Film
Cristina Comencini has directed many films. One of her movies, The Beast in the Heart, was released in 2005. This film was based on her own novel, which had the same name. The Beast in the Heart was a big success and was even nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. This is a very important award for movies not made in English.
Another film she directed is When the Night, which came out in 2011. This movie was also based on a book she wrote.
Her Family Life
Cristina Comencini is a mother of three children. One of her children is Carlo Calenda, who became a well-known politician in Italy. He served as the Italian Minister of Economic Development.
Films Directed by Cristina Comencini
- 1989: Zoo
- 1993: La fine è nota
- 1996: Va' dove ti porta il cuore
- 1998: Matrimoni
- 2000: Liberate i pesci!
- 2002: The Best Day of My Life (Il più bel giorno della mia vita)
- 2005: La mia mano destra
- 2005: The Beast in the Heart (La bestia nel cuore)
- 2008: Black and White
- 2009: Due partite
- 2011: When the Night (Quando la notte)
- 2015: Latin Lover
- 2016: Something new
- 2018: ... Story
- 2019: To Return
- 2024: The Children's Train
Books Written by Cristina Comencini
- 1994: The Missing Pages
- 2012: When the Night
See also
In Spanish: Cristina Comencini para niños
