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Margaret Mazzantini
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| Born | 27 October 1961 Dublin, Ireland
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| Other names | Margaret Donnelly |
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| Years active | 1980–present |
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Sergio Castellitto
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| Children | 4, including Pietro Castellitto |
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| Relatives | Giselda Volodi (sister) |
Margaret Mazzantini (born October 27, 1961) is a famous Italian writer and actress. She started her career acting in movies, TV shows, and plays. However, she is most well-known for her books.
Margaret Mazzantini began acting in 1980. She appeared in a horror film called Antropophagus. She also acted in many television shows and theatre productions. As a successful writer, her novels have become very popular. One of her most famous books is Non ti muovere (which means Don't Move). This book was made into a movie in 2004. Her husband, Sergio Castellitto, directed the film, and the famous actress Penélope Cruz starred in it. Margaret Mazzantini's work as a writer and actress has earned her several important awards. These include the Campiello Awards and a Goya Award.
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About Margaret Mazzantini
Her Early Life
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 has three sisters, and one of them is Giselda Volodi, who is also an actress.
Margaret spent her childhood traveling around different parts of Europe, including Spain and Tangier. Eventually, her family settled in Tivoli. In 1982, she finished her studies at the Academy of Dramatic Arts in Rome.
Her Family Life
Margaret Mazzantini married Sergio Castellitto in 1987. They have four children together. Their children are Pietro (born in 1992), Maria (born in 1997), Anna (born in 2001), and Cesare (born in 2006). The family lives in Rome, Italy.
In 2003, Margaret Mazzantini received a special honor. She was given the title of Knight Order of Merit of the Italian Republic. This award came from the President of Italy.
Margaret Mazzantini's Work
Her Books
Margaret Mazzantini has written many successful novels. Some of her books have been translated into English. Two of her novels were even turned into movies directed by her husband.
- Il Catino Di Zinco (1994)
- Manola (1998)
- Non ti muovere (2001)
- This book was translated into English as Don't Move.
- It was made into a movie called Don't Move in 2004.
- Zorro. Un eremita sul marciapiede (2004)
- Venuto al mondo (2008)
- This book was translated into English as Twice Born.
- It was made into a movie called Venuto al mondo in 2012.
- Nessuno si salva da solo (2011)
- Mare al mattino (2011)
- Splendore (2013)
Her Acting Career
Margaret Mazzantini has acted in several films and television shows.
Films
- Antropophagus (1980) as Henriette 'Rita'
- La Voce (1982)
- Nulla ci può fermare (1988)
- Il cuore di mamma (1988) as Valeria
- L'assassina (1989)
- Quando le montagne finiscono (1994) as Anna
- Festival (1996) as Carla Melis
- The Barber of Rio (1996) as Silvia
- Il cielo è sempre più blu (1997)
- Libero Burro (1999) as Caterina Clavarino
- Non ti muovere (2004) as Ultima donna di questa storia (she was also a writer for this film)
Television Shows
- Un caso d'incoscienza (1984) as Helga (Television film)
- Un delitto (1984) (Television film)
- Il commissario corso (1987) (Mini-series)
- Lucas läβt grüβen (1988) (Television film)
- Chéri (1988) (Television film)
- Una fredda mattina di maggio (1990) as Lia (Television film)
- Un cane sciolto 2 (1991) (Television film)
- Duel of Hearts (1991) as Zara (Television film)
- Le flic de Moscou (1991) as Virginie (2 episodes)
Theatre Plays
Margaret Mazzantini has also performed in many plays on stage.
- Ifigenia di Goethe (1982)
- Venezia salvata di T. (1983-1983)
- La tre sorelle di Cechov (The Three Sisters of Cechov) (1984-1985)
- L'onesto Jago di C. (1984-1985)
- L'Alcade di Zalamea di Calderon de la Barca (The Governor of Zalamea Calderon de la Barca) (1984-1985)
- La Signora Giulia di Strindberg (1985-1986)
- Antigone di Sofocle (1986)
- Faust di Goethe (1987)
- Mon Faust di Paul Valéry (1987)
- Bambino di Susan Sontag (Child of Susan Sontag) (1988)
- Praga Magica-Valeria (Magic Prague-Valeria) (1989)
- A piedi nudi nel parco (Barefoot in the Park) (1992-1993)
- Colpi bassi (Low Blows) (1994)
Awards and Honors
Margaret Mazzantini has received many awards for her writing and acting.
- 1984: UBU Award - Best Young Actress
- 1985: Golden Mask IDI
- 1994: Golden Ticket Award
- 1994: Rapallo Carige Prize
- 1994: Campiello Prize Selection
- 2002: Rapallo Carige Prize
- 2002: Premio Strega
- 2002: Grinzane Cavour Prize
- 2002: Bari Award
- 2004: Boccaccio Prize
- 2005: Silver Ribbon - Best Screenplay (for Don't Move, shared with Sergio Castellitto)
- 2009: Campiello Prize - for Come to the World
She was also nominated for other important awards:
- 2004: Nomination - David Award - Best Screenplay (for Don't Move, shared with Sergio Castellitto)
- 2005: Nomination - CEC Award - Best Screenplay, adapted (for Don't Move, shared with Sergio Castellitto)
- 2005: Nomination - Goya Award - Best Screenplay, adapted (for Don't Move, shared with Sergio Castellitto)
