Michele Soavi facts for kids
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Michele Soavi
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Michele Soavi in 2011
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| Born | 3 July 1957 |
| Occupation | Film director, actor |
| Years active | 1978 – present |
Michele Soavi, sometimes known as Michael Soavi, was born on July 3, 1957. He is a talented Italian filmmaker, actor, and screenwriter. He is best known for his work in the horror movie world. Michele often worked with famous directors like Dario Argento and Lucio Fulci.
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Michele Soavi's Journey in Film
Michele Soavi was born in Milan, Italy. As a teenager, he loved creative arts. He took acting classes and worked to become an actor. He also learned how to be a cameraman.
His directing career began when he was offered a job. He became an assistant director for Marco Modugno in 1979. Michele also continued to act in films. These included Alien 2: On Earth and Lucio Fulci's City of the Living Dead. He also helped other directors as an assistant.
Working with Dario Argento
Michele Soavi became well-known when he started working with Dario Argento. Argento is a very famous Italian horror director. Michele first worked with Argento as a second assistant director on the film Tenebrae.
He continued to work with Argento for many years. His first directing credit was a documentary. It was called Dario Argento's World of Horror. After that, he directed a music video for Bill Wyman.
Directing His Own Films
Michele directed his first full-length movie in 1987. It was called Stage Fright. He also worked as an assistant director for Terry Gilliam. This was for the movie The Adventures of Baron Munchausen in 1988.
His second feature film as director was La Chiesa (The Church) in 1989. His third film, The Sect, came out in 1990. It was also known as "The Devil's Daughter."
Continuing Italian Horror
Soavi is known for keeping Italian horror traditions alive in the 1990s. He directed a unique zombie love story called Dellamorte Dellamore. This film was based on a novel by Tiziano Sclavi. Sclavi also created the Italian comic book Dylan Dog. The movie Dellamorte Dellamore starred Rupert Everett.
In the mid-1990s, Michele took a break from movies. He wanted to care for his son, who was unwell. Later, he returned to work in Italian television. In 2008, it was announced that he was working on a new film. It was called The Catacombs Club.
Michele Soavi's Filmography
As a Director
- Dario Argento's World of Horror (1985) documentary
- The Valley (1985 short film)
- Stage Fright (1987)
- The Church (1989) also known as Demons 3
- The Sect (1991) also known as The Devil's Daughter or Demons 4
- Cemetery Man (1994) also known as Dellamorte Dellamore
- Ultimo 2 - La sfida (1999)
- Uno bianca (2001)
- Il testimone (2001)
- St. Francis (2002)
- Ultima pallottola (2003)
- Ultimo 3 - L'infiltrato (2004)
- The Goodbye Kiss (2006)
- Political Target (2006)
- Nassiryia - Per non dimenticare (2007)
- Blood of the Losers (2008)
- Adriano Olivetti: La forza di un Sogno (2013)
- Rocco Schiavone (2016)
- Rocco Chinnici (2017)
- The Legend of the Christmas Witch (2018)
As an Assistant or Second Unit Director
- 2020 Texas Gladiators (1982)
- Tenebrae (1982)
- A Blade in the Dark (1983 - also acted)
- Endgame (1983)
- Blastfighter (1984)
- Phenomena (1985 - also acted)
- Demons (1985)
- Opera (1987)
- The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988)
- The Brothers Grimm (2005)
As an Actor
Michele Soavi often made small appearances in the films he directed or helped direct. This was true for movies before 2000, like Cemetery Man. He also acted in many other Italian horror films, sometimes without being credited.
- The Greatest Battle (1978)
- Little Lips (1978)
- Alien 2: On Earth (also known as Alien Terror) (1980)
- City of the Living Dead (also known as The Gates Of Hell) (1980)
- Day of the Cobra (1980)
- Absurd (also known as Anthropophagus 2) (1981)
- Caligula II: The Untold Story (1982)
- The New York Ripper (1982)
- The Atlantis Interceptors (also known as Atlantis Inferno) (1983)
- Dèmoni (1985) also known as Demons
- The Black Cat (1989) also known as De Profundis or Demons 6
See also
In Spanish: Michele Soavi para niños
