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Nanni Moretti

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Italian film director, screenwriter and actor known for recurring on-screen alter-ego Michele Apicella and a filmography mixing comedy, satire and serious family dramas. His La Stanza Del Figlio (The Son's Room) won the Palme d'Or at Cannes in 2001.

Recurring character Michele Apicella appears across multiple films; Moretti writes, directs and often stars in his works. He won the Palme d'Or for La Stanza Del Figlio (2001). His films frequently address Italian society, politics and intimate family crises.

DeBaser's coverage of Nanni Moretti highlights his recurring alter-ego (Michele Apicella), political and autobiographical obsessions, and treatments of family and grief. Reviews range from enthusiastic praise (Caro Diario, La stanza del figlio) to critical takes (Tre piani). Across decades, critics note Moretti's mixture of comedy, irony and serious drama.

For:Readers interested in European auteur cinema, Italian political and family dramas, and fans of Moretti's recurring alter-ego Michele Apicella.

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