Libero De Rienzo

The Profile

Italian actor and director, noted for acting in Santa Maradona and for writing/directing Sangue - La morte non esiste (2005).

Reviews note De Rienzo as an actor (Santa Maradona, A/R - Andata e ritorno mentioned) and that he wrote and directed Sangue - la morte non esiste (2005). The film was presented at the Locarno Festival 2005 in the 'Cineasti del presente' section and won the Ciak d'oro 'bello e invisibile' 2007. Cast listed in reviews includes Elio Germano, Emanuela Barilozzi, Luca Lionello and Libero De Rienzo. Production and distribution names cited in reviews: Mikado Film, Rai Cinema, Mikado.

Two DeBaser reviews focus on Libero De Rienzo's film Sangue - La morte non esiste (2005). Critics note strong sound design and ambitions but found the film confused and lacking depth. One review emphasises provocative themes and a grotesque/comic epilogue; the other is a moody, acerbic monologue linked to the film's tone.