Pupi Avati
Directing · Screenplay · Writer · Director
Born Nov 3, 1938 · Bologna, Italy
Active 1968–present · Awards: Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Cinearti La chioma di Berenice Prize, Gold Medal of the Italian Order of Merit for Culture and Art, Ciak d'oro - Best screenplay, David di Donatello for Best Script, David di Donatello for Best Director, David di Donatello Luchino Visconti, Nastro d'Argento for the director of the best film
Pupi (Giuseppe) Avati was born in Bologna in 1938. After attending school and studying Political Science at the University of Florence, he started working at a frozen food company.
Filmography
The Warmth Of Dance (2026) — Director · Screenplay · Idea · Story · Script · WriterThe American Backyard (2025) — Director · Screenplay · Novel · StorySalò, or the 120 Days of Sodom (1976) — WriterThe House with Laughing Windows (1976) — Screenplay · Director · StoryWelcome Mr. President! (2013) — Potere ForteChristmas Present (1986) — Director · Screenplay · StoryMr. Devil (2019) — Story · Screenplay · DirectorGiovanna's Father (2008) — Director · WriterChristmas Rematch (2004) — Director · Writer · Story · Idea · ScreenplayRevenge of the Dead (1983) — Director · Story · ScreenplayArcane Sorcerer (1996) — Director · WriterMacabre (1980) — WriterIncantato (2003) — Director · Story · ScreenplayLei mi parla ancora (2021) — Executive Producer · Director · WriterThe Friends at the Margherita Café (2009) — Writer · Director · Producer · Idea · Story · ScreenplayThe Hideout (2007) — Director · Screenplay · StoryThe Second Wedding Night (2005) — Director · WriterGraduation Party (1985) — Director · Screenplay · StoryIl figlio più piccolo (2010) — Writer · DirectorA Dinner for Them to Meet (2007) — Director · ScreenplayThe Big Heart of Girls (2011) — Director · Story · ScreenplayA School Trip (1983) — Director · WriterNight Voices (1995) — Screenplay · CreatorThe Best Man (1997) — Director · Writer