Ferdinando Cito Filomarino (born 27 November 1986) is an Italian film director and screenwriter.
Ferdinando Cito Filomarino | |
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Cito Filomarino (left) at the 46th International Film Festival of India in 2015 | |
| Born | 27 November 1986 Milan, Italy |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Alma mater | University of Bologna |
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| Years active | 2010–present |
| Relatives | Luchino Visconti (great great-uncle)[1] |
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Career
In 2010, Cito Filomarino wrote and directed Diarchy, a short film starring Louis Garrel, Riccardo Scamarcio, and Alba Rohrwacher. It screened at the Locarno Film Festival on 7 August 2010 and the Sundance Film Festival on 21 January 2011.[2] In 2015, he made his feature film directorial debut Antonia., about poet Antonia Pozzi.[3] Cito Filomarino also directed two short films starring Małgosia Bela, Await and Closing In.[4][5]
In April 2019, it was announced Cito Filomarino would direct Beckett starring John David Washington, Alicia Vikander, Boyd Holbrook and Vicky Krieps; among the producers are Luca Guadagnino and Marco Morabito. It is based on an original story by Cito Filomarino and the screenplay was written by Kevin Rice.[6]
Cito Filomarino has collaborated on numerous projects with director Luca Guadagnino, whom he also shared a long-term personal relationship with, including serving as his second unit director on A Bigger Splash, Call Me by Your Name, and Suspiria.[7]
Filmography
Feature films
| Year | Title | Director | Writer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Antonia. | Yes | Yes |
| 2021 | Beckett | Yes | Story |
Short films
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Diarchy | Yes | Yes | |
| 2013 | L'inganno | Yes | Yes | Documentary |
| 2016 | Await | Yes | Yes | Ad for Agnona |
| 2017 | Closing In | Yes | Yes | Ad for Agnona |
Editor credits
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Inconscio italiano | Documentary |
| 2012 | Here | Ad for Starwood |
| One Plus One | Ad for Giorgio Armani |
Awards and nominations
Throughout his career, Cito Filomarino has received 5 awards and 9 nominations.[8]
2010: Pianifica Award for Diarchy (Won).
2010: Golden Pardino - Legends of Tomorrow for Diarchy (Nominated).
2010: European Film Award for European Short Film for Diarchy (Nominated).
2010: Prize of the City of Torino for Best Italian Short Film for Diarchy (Nominated).
2011: Silver Ribbon for Best Short Film Director for Diarchy (Won).
2011: Short Filmmaking Award - Honorable Mention for Diarchy (Won).
2011: Short Filmmaking Award for Diarchy (Nominated).
2015: Special Mention for Antonia (Won).
2015: Crystal Globe for Antonia (Nominated).
2016: New Directors Competition for Antonia (Nominated).
2016: Silver Ribbon for Best New Director for Antonia (Nominated).
2016: Olhar Award-Best Film for Antonia (Nominated).
2016: Festival Award for Best Film for Antonia (Won).
2021: Variety Piazza Grande Award for Beckett (Nominated).