Gabriele Muccino facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Gabriele Muccino
Muccino in 2015
Born	(1967-05-20) 20 May 1967 (age 58) Rome, Italy
Nationality	Italian
Education	Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia
Occupation	Film director
Children	3
Parents	Luigi Muccino (father) Antonella Cappuccio (mother)
Relatives	Silvio Muccino (brother)

Gabriele Muccino (born May 20, 1967) is a famous Italian film director and screenwriter. He started by making short films for Italian TV. Later, he became a very successful director in America. He is the older brother of actor Silvio Muccino, who has been in many of Gabriele's films.

Gabriele Muccino has directed 12 movies. He is most known for his first American film, The Pursuit of Happyness, which starred Will Smith. Muccino has won many awards, including the David di Donatello Award for Best Director in 2001 for his movie The Last Kiss.

Gabriele Muccino's Journey to Filmmaking

Gabriele Muccino was born in Rome, Italy. He first studied Italian literature at university. However, he soon decided to follow his dream of becoming a director. His first experience on a film set was as a helper for a director. This made him even more excited about making movies. He then took classes in screenwriting and directing at a special film school in Rome. While studying, Muccino made several short films that were shown on Italian television. He also directed many documentaries.

From Italy to Hollywood

After his early successes, Muccino directed a part of an Italian movie called Intolerance in 1996. His next film was But Forever in My Mind, which starred his younger brother, Silvio. In 2001, Muccino directed The Last Kiss. This movie became a huge hit around the world. Because of its success, Muccino signed a deal to make two more movies with a big film company called Miramax. His success continued with his next film, Remember Me, My Love, in 2003.

The Last Kiss won an award at the 2002 Sundance Film Festival. This brought Muccino to the attention of the American film industry. Soon, he started directing Hollywood movies. The famous actor Will Smith personally chose Muccino to direct his movie The Pursuit of Happyness. Muccino later said that Will Smith really supported him. Even though Muccino could barely speak English at the time, Smith helped him share his ideas. Muccino also directed another one of Will Smith's films, Seven Pounds.

Later Works and Themes

Muccino's next big movie was Playing for Keeps, which featured actors like Gerard Butler, Dennis Quaid, and Uma Thurman. His film Fathers and Daughters also starred well-known actors such as Amanda Seyfried, Russell Crowe, and Aaron Paul.

One of his more recent movies, Summertime, tells the story of two Italian teenagers. They travel to the United States for the first time during the summer break between high school and college. It's a story about growing up and new experiences.

Awards and Recognitions

Gabriele Muccino has won many awards throughout his career.

• In 1998, his film Ecco fatto won Best Film at the Torino International Festival of Young Cinema.
• In 1999, his movie But Forever in My Mind won several awards. These included Best Film at the Brussels International Film Festival and the Golden Castle at the Castellinaria International Festival of Young Cinema.
• His successful Italian film The Last Kiss (2001) earned him Best Director and Best Screenplay at the David di Donatello Awards. This film also won the Audience Award at the Sundance Festival in 2002, which helped introduce Muccino to the United States.
• Remember Me, My Love won three Nastro d'Argento Prizes. These are like the Oscars in Italy. This film also won Best Director, Best Film, and Best Screenplay at the Donatello Awards in 2003.
• In 2010, his film Kiss Me Again won Best Film at the Shanghai Film Festival.

Gabriele Muccino's Filmography

Movies Directed

Music Videos Directed

See also

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