Manuel De Sica facts for kids
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Manuel De Sica
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De Sica with singer Nancy Cuomo (1974)
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| Born | 24 February 1949 |
| Died | 5 December 2014 (aged 65) Rome, Italy
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| Occupation | Composer |
| Parent(s) | Vittorio De Sica (dead) María Mercarder (dead) |
| Relatives | Christian De Sica (brother) Ramón Mercarder (half-uncle, dead) |
Manuel De Sica was a very talented Italian composer. He was born in Rome, Italy, on February 24, 1949. He became well-known for creating music for many films.
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Manuel De Sica: A Life in Music
Manuel De Sica was the son of famous film director Vittorio De Sica. Manuel followed in his father's footsteps, but instead of directing, he focused on music. He wrote beautiful scores that helped tell stories in movies.
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Manuel De Sica grew up surrounded by the world of cinema. This likely inspired him to combine his love for music with movies. He started his career by composing music for various films, making a name for himself in the Italian film industry.
Notable Awards and Achievements
Manuel De Sica received several important awards for his work. These awards showed how much his music was appreciated.
- In 1993, he won the Nastro d'Argento for Best Score. This award was for the music he wrote for Carlo Verdone's film Al lupo, al lupo.
- In 1996, he won the David di Donatello for Best Score. This time, the award was for his music in Carlo Lizzani's movie Celluloide. The David di Donatello is one of Italy's most important film awards.
- In 2005, Manuel De Sica received a special honor. He was given the title of Commendatore of the Italian Republic. This is a high honor given by the Italian government to people who have done great things for their country.
Later Years and Passing
Manuel De Sica continued to compose music throughout his life. He passed away in Rome on December 5, 2014. He was 65 years old at the time. His death was caused by a heart attack. Manuel De Sica left behind a legacy of wonderful film music that continues to be enjoyed.
