Paolo Genovese

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Paolo Genovese is an Italian film director and screenwriter best known for Perfetti sconosciuti (2016), a cultural phenomenon that spurred numerous international remakes and stage adaptations. His films often blend comedy and drama to probe secrets, relationships and moral choices.

Italian film director and screenwriter. Perfetti sconosciuti (2016) won the David di Donatello for Best Film. The Place (2017) is inspired by the TV series The Booth at the End. Recent works include Il primo giorno della mia vita (2023) and Follemente (2025).

Reviews praise Perfetti sconosciuti for razor-sharp writing, tonal balance and a stinging look at bourgeois secrets. The Place divides opinions: intriguing premise, but criticized for flat characterization and overreach. Follemente is appreciated for brisk editing, lively performances and sustained pace. Perfetti sconosciuti’s cultural impact and stage adaptations (even on Broadway) are highlighted.

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