Margaret Mazzantini facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Margaret Mazzantini
Born	(1961-10-27) 27 October 1961 (age 63) Dublin, Ireland
Other names	Margaret Donnelly
Citizenship	Italy Ireland
Occupation	Writer actress
Years active	1980–present
Spouse(s)	Sergio Castellitto ​ (m. 1987)​
Children	4, including Pietro Castellitto

Margaret Mazzantini (born 27 October 1961) is a talented Italian-Irish writer and actress. She has worked in films, television, and theatre, but she is most famous for her amazing books.

Margaret started acting in 1980. She even appeared in a horror film called Antropophagus. Later, she became a very successful writer. One of her most famous novels is Non ti muovere, which means Don't Move. This book was made into a movie directed by her husband, Sergio Castellitto, and starred Penélope Cruz. Margaret's work as both a writer and an actress has won her many awards, including the Campiello Awards and a Goya Award.

About Margaret Mazzantini

Margaret Mazzantini was born in Dublin, Ireland. Her father, Carlo Mazzantini, was an Italian writer and artist. Her mother, Anne Donnelly, was an Irish artist. Margaret grew up traveling around Europe, including Spain and Tangier, before her family settled in Tivoli. In 1982, she finished her studies at the Academy of Dramatic Arts in Rome.

Her Family Life

In 1987, Margaret married Sergio Castellitto, who is also an actor and director. They have four children together: Pietro (born 1992), Maria (born 1997), Anna (born 2001), and Cesare (born 2006). The family lives in Rome.

In 2003, Margaret received a special honor from the President of Italy. She was given the title of Knight Order of Merit of the Italian Republic. This is a very important award for her contributions.

Her Acting Journey

Margaret Mazzantini began her career as an actress. She appeared in many films and television shows. She also performed in several plays on stage.

Some of her early films include Antropophagus (1980) and La Voce (1982). She also acted in The Barber of Rio (1996) and Libero Burro (1999). In 2004, she had an uncredited role in the film Non ti muovere, which was based on her own book.

Margaret also acted in television films and mini-series. She appeared in Un caso d'incoscienza (1984) and Duel of Hearts (1991). On stage, she performed in plays like Ifigenia di Goethe (1982) and La tre sorelle di Cechov (The Three Sisters of Cechov) (1984-1985). She also starred in A piedi nudi nel parco (Barefoot in the Park) (1992-1993).

Her Books

Margaret Mazzantini is best known for her powerful novels. Many of her books have been translated into other languages and even turned into movies.

• Il Catino Di Zinco (1994): This was her first novel.
• Manola (1998)
• Non ti muovere (2001): This book became very famous. It was translated into English as Don't Move. Her husband, Sergio Castellitto, directed the film version in 2004.
• Zorro. Un eremita sul marciapiede (2004)
• Venuto al mondo (2008): This book was translated into English as Twice Born. It was also made into a film in 2012, directed by her husband.
• Nessuno si salva da solo (2011)
• Mare al mattino (2011)
• Splendore (2013)

Awards and Recognitions

Margaret Mazzantini has received many awards for her writing and acting. Here are some of them:

• 1984: UBU Award - Best Young Actress
• 1994: Golden Ticket Award
• 1994: Rapallo Carige Prize
• 2002: Rapallo Carige Prize
• 2002: Premio Strega
• 2002: Grinzane Cavour Prize
• 2005: Silver Ribbon - Best Screenplay (for Don't Move, shared with Sergio Castellitto)
• 2009: Campiello Prize - for Come to the World

She has also been nominated for other important awards, like the David Award and the Goya Award for her screenplays.