Dino Risi facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Dino Risi
Risi at the 1993 Cannes Film Festival
Born	(1916-12-23)23 December 1916 Milan, Kingdom of Italy
Died	7 June 2008(2008-06-07) (aged 91) Rome, Italy
Years active	1946–2002
Height	1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Awards	1976 César Award for Best Foreign Film for Scent of a Woman

Dino Risi (born December 23, 1916 – died June 7, 2008) was a famous Italian film director. He was known as one of the "masters" of commedia all'italiana, a special type of Italian comedy movie. He worked alongside other great directors like Mario Monicelli and Ettore Scola.

About Dino Risi

Early Life and Education

Dino Risi was born in Milan, Italy. He had two brothers: Fernando, who worked with cameras in movies, and Nelo, who became a director and writer too. When Dino was twelve, he lost his parents and was cared for by family friends. He studied medicine in college. Even though his parents wanted him to be a psychiatrist, Dino chose a different path.

Starting His Film Career

Risi began his journey in cinema by helping other directors. He worked as an assistant for famous people like Mario Soldati and Alberto Lattuada. Later, he started directing his own movies. He helped many actors become stars, including the legendary Sophia Loren and Vittorio Gassman.

His Famous Movies

Dino Risi directed many popular films. His 1966 movie, Treasure of San Gennaro, won a Silver Prize at the 5th Moscow International Film Festival.

Some of his biggest hits include:

• Poor, But Handsome (Poveri ma belli). This movie was so popular that he directed two sequels!
• A Difficult Life (Una vita difficile)
• The Easy Life (Il sorpasso)
• Opiate '67 (I Mostri), also known as 15 From Rome
• Scent of a Woman (Profumo di Donna). This film was so good that it was remade in 1992. The remake starred Al Pacino and was directed by Martin Brest.

Awards and Legacy

In 2002, Dino Risi received a very special award. He was given the Golden Lion – Honorary Award at the Venice Film Festival. This award celebrated all of his amazing work throughout his life.

Two of his films, Il giovedì and Il commissario Lo Gatto, were shown again at the 67th Venice International Film Festival. They were part of a special collection focusing on Italian comedy.

Dino Risi passed away on June 7, 2008, in Rome. He was 91 years old. He left behind two sons, Claudio and Marco Risi, who also became film directors.

Filmography

See also

In Spanish: Dino Risi para niños