Nanni Moretti

Always rebranded as the Italian Allen since his memorable debut in super8 with “Io sono un autarchico” and “Ecce Bombo” (films packed with cult scenes), he has managed over time to achieve a certain personal and emotional maturity that led him to at least two masterpieces in the '80s, namely “Bianca” and “La messa è finita.” The '90s were also beautiful with “Caro Diario” and “Aprile,” culminating in the well-deserved Palme d'Or at Cannes for “La stanza del figlio.” A bit subdued in the last twenty years.