Ermanno Olmi
Italian film director and screenwriter (1931–2018)
Died aged 86LeoItaly
Biography
Ermanno Olmi (24 July 1931 – 7 May 2018) was an Italian film director and screenwriter best known for directing Il Posto (1961) and The Tree of Wooden Clogs (1977), which won the Palme d'Or. Throughout his career Olmi blended Italian neorealism with Christian humanism, with many of his films following humble characters through the spiritual trials of harsh conditions.
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Family
- Children
- Fabio Olmi
Awards & honours (21)
- Feltrinelli Prize
- Sutherland Trophy
- David di Donatello for Best Director
- Palme d'Or
- David di Donatello for Best Film
- César Award for Best Foreign Film
- BAFTA Award for Best Documentary
- Golden Lion
- David di Donatello Luchino Visconti
- Leopard of Honour
- honorary doctor of the University of Padua
- Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
- Viareggio-Versilia International Prize
- Gold Medal of the Italian Order of Merit for Culture and Art
- Nastro d'Argento for the director of the best film
- Premio Chiara
- Grinzane Cavour Prize
- Ciak d'oro - best director
- Nastro d'Argento for Best Cinematography
- Nastro d'Argento for Best Subject
- Nastro d'Argento for Best Screenplay
Quick answers about Ermanno Olmi
- How old was Ermanno Olmi?
- Ermanno Olmi died on May 7, 2018 at the age of 86.
- When is Ermanno Olmi's birthday?
- Ermanno Olmi was born on July 24, 1931.
- Where was Ermanno Olmi born?
- Ermanno Olmi was born in Bergamo.
- What is Ermanno Olmi's zodiac sign?
- Ermanno Olmi's zodiac sign is Leo.
- What is Ermanno Olmi's nationality?
- Ermanno Olmi is a citizen of Italy, Kingdom of Italy.
- What does Ermanno Olmi do?
- Ermanno Olmi is known as film director, screenwriter, cinematographer, film editor.
- How many children did Ermanno Olmi have?
- Wikidata lists 1 child of Ermanno Olmi.
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