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Born:
- Birthday: 1963-10-30
- Born Place: Bari, Italy
Gennaro Nunziante
Gennaro Nunziante is an Italian film director and screenwriter born in Bari on October 30, 1963. He began his career in 1985 as a writer and occasional director for the popular Italian comedy duo Toti e Tata, contributing to various television programs throughout the 1990s and early 2000s . In 2009, Nunziante transitioned to filmmaking, making his directorial debut with Cado dalle nubi, which starred comedian Checco Zalone. This collaboration marked the beginning of a successful partnership, leading to several hit films including Che bella giornata (2011), Sole a catinelle (2013), and Quo vado? (2016). Quo vado? became the highest-grossing Italian film of all time in Italy, grossing over €65 million . Nunziante has continued to work on various projects, including directing Il vegetale (2018), Belli ciao (2022), and I Am the End of the World (2025) . His work is characterized by a blend of humor and social commentary, often exploring themes of Italian identity and societal norms.
