Margaret Mazzantini

Margaret Mazzantini
Margaret Mazzantini
Born October 27, 1961 (1961-10-27) (age 50)
Dublin, Ireland
Other names Margaret Donnelly
Occupation Writer, actress
Years active 1980–present
Spouse Sergio Castellitto (1987–present) 4 children
Website
http://www.margaretmazzantini.com

Margaret Mazzantini (born 27 October 1961) is an Italian writer and actress.[1] She became a film, television and stage actor, but is best known as a writer. Mazzantini began her acting career in 1980 starring in the cult horror classic Antropophagus, she has also appeared in television and theatre. As a successful writer her novels include Non ti muovere (Don't Move) which was adapted into a film of the same name and is directed by her husband Sergio Castellitto and stars Penélope Cruz. Her career as a writer and actress has earned her several awards and nominations including Campiello Awards, a Golden Ticket Award, and a Goya Award.

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Early life

Mazzantini was born in Dublin, Ireland to Carlo Mazzantini, an Italian writer and artist, and Anne Donnelly, an Irish artist. She spent her childhood around Europe, Spain, and Tangier, until the family settled in Tivoli. In 1982 she graduated from the Academy of Dramatic Arts in Rome.

Career

Acting career

Writing career

Personal life

She married Sergio Castellitto in 1987. They have four children, Pietro (b. 1992), Maria (b. 1997), Anna (b. 2001) and Cesare (b. 2006). She lives in Rome.

In 2003, she was awarded the title of Knight Order of Merit of the Italian Republic on the initiative of President of the Republic.

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
1980 Antropophagus Henriette 'Rita' Credited as Margaret Donnelly
1982 La Voce English: The Voice
1988 Nulla ci può fermare
Il cuore di mamma Valeria
1989 L'assassina
1994 Quando le montagne finiscono Anna
1996 Festival Carla Melis
Il barbiere di Rio Silvia
1997 Il cielo è sempre più blu
1999 Libero Burro Caterina Clavarino
2004 Non ti muovere Ultima donna di questa storia Uncredited; also writer, English: Don't Move
Television
Year Title Role Notes
1984 Un caso d'incoscienza Helga Television film
Un delitto Television film
1987 Il commissario corso Mini-series; episode: Senza Prove
1988 Lucas läβt grüβen Television film
Chéri Television film
1990 Una fredda mattina di maggio Lia Television film
1991 Un cane sciolto 2 Television film
Duel of Hearts Zara Television film
Le flic de Moscou Virginie 2 episodes: Meurtre au monastère, Crime sous hypnose

Theatre

  • 1982: Ifigenia di Goethe
  • 1983-1983: Venezia salvata di T.
  • 1984-1985: La tre sorelle di Cechov (The Three Sisters of Cechov)
  • 1984-1985: L'onesto Jago di C.
  • 1984-1985: L'Alcade di Zalamea di Calderon de la Barca (The Goveror of Zalamea Calderon de la Barca)
  • 1985-1986: La Signora Giulia di Strindberg
  • 1986: Antigone di Sofocle
  • 1987: Faust di Goethe
  • 1987: Mon Faust di Paul Valéry
  • 1988: Bambino di Susan Sontag (Child of Susan Sontag)
  • 1989: Praga Magica-Valeria (Magic Prague-Valeria)
  • 1992-1993: A piedi nudi nel parco (Barefoot in the Park)
  • 1994: Colpi bassi (Low Blows)

Works

Awards and nominations

  • 1984: UBU Award - Best Young Actress
  • 1985: Golden Mask IDI
  • 1994: Golden Ticket Award
  • 1994: Carige Rapallo Award
  • 1994: Campiello Prize Selection
  • 2002: Rapallo Prize-Carige
  • 2002: Priemo Strega
  • 2002: Grinzane Cavor Prize
  • 2002: Bari Award
  • 2004: Boccaccio Prize
  • 2005: Silver Ribbon - Best Screeplay (for Don't Move shared with Sergio Castellitto)
  • 2009: Campiello Prize - for Come to the World
  • 2004: Nomination - David Award - Best Screenplay (for Don't Move shared with Sergio Castellitto)
  • 2005: Nomination - CEC Award - Best Screenplay, adapted (for Don't Move shared with Sergio Castellitto)
  • 2005: Nomination - Goya Award - Best Screenplay, adapted (for Don't Move shared with Sergio Castellitto)

References

  1. ^ "Margaret Mazzantini". famouswhy.com. http://people.famouswhy.com/margaret_mazzantini. Retrieved 29 December 2010. 

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