Gianni Di Gregorio

Italian film director, screenwriter and actor, best known for directing and starring in Pranzo di Ferragosto (2008).

Italian director, screenwriter and actor. Pranzo di Ferragosto (2008) is his best-known film; the film received wide attention and was screened internationally.

Reviews praise Pranzo di Ferragosto as a gentle, poetic Italian comedy that treats the solitude of the elderly with warmth and lightness. The film's naturalistic performances (many non-professionals) and Trastevere setting are frequently noted. The coverage is admiring and affectionate.

For:Fans of gentle comedies, films about ageing and loneliness, and aficionados of contemporary Italian cinema.