Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Mario Soldati (17 November 1906 – 19 June 1999) was an Italian writer and film director. In 1954 he won the Strega Prize for Lettere da Capri. He directed several works adapted from novels, and worked with leading Italian actresses, such as Sophia Loren and Gina Lollobrigida.

Known For

12 Directors for 12 Cities

Self (segment "Torino")

Escape to France

Stiffi (uncredited)

Side Street Story

Il ragioner Spasiani

Professor, My Son

A Magic Friend: The Maestro Nino Rota

Self (archive footage)

Il Pranzo di Natale di Mario Soldati

Himself

Il Cinegiornale della pace

Self

Il Pranzo di Natale a casa di Cesare Zavattini