Roberto Faenza

Italian film director and screenwriter (born 1943)
Person human Q1007270
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Roberto Faenza

Summary

Roberto Faenza is a human[1]. He was born in Turin[2]. He was born on February 21, 1943[3]. He worked as a film director[4], screenwriter[5], and writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Turin[2], Roberto Faenza…
  • Roberto Faenza was born on February 21, 1943[3].
  • Roberto Faenza was married to Benedetta Barzini[8].
  • Roberto Faenza held citizenship in Italy[9].
  • Roberto Faenza worked as a film director[4].
  • Roberto Faenza worked as a screenwriter[5].
  • Roberto Faenza worked as a writer[6].
  • Among Roberto Faenza's employers was University of Pisa[10].
  • Roberto Faenza received the David di Donatello for Best Director[11].
  • Roberto Faenza received the David Giovani Award[12].
  • Roberto Faenza received the Grolla d'oro for Best New Director[13].
  • Roberto Faenza is recorded as male[14].
  • Roberto Faenza's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Roberto Faenza's Commons category is recorded as Roberto Faenza[16].
  • Roberto Faenza's family name is recorded as Faenza[17].
  • Roberto Faenza's given name is recorded as Roberto[18].
  • Roberto Faenza's work location is recorded as Pisa[19].
  • Roberto Faenza's nominated for is recorded as David di Donatello for Best Director[20].
  • Roberto Faenza's nominated for is recorded as David di Donatello for Best Film[21].
  • Roberto Faenza's nominated for is recorded as David di Donatello for Best Director[22].
  • Roberto Faenza's nominated for is recorded as David di Donatello for Best Film[23].
  • Roberto Faenza's nominated for is recorded as David Giovani Award[24].
  • Roberto Faenza's nominated for is recorded as David Giovani Award[25].
  • Roberto Faenza's nominated for is recorded as European Film Award for Best Director[26].
  • Roberto Faenza's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Italian[27].

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Origins and Family

Roberto Faenza was born in Turin[2]. He was born on February 21, 1943[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[4], screenwriter[5], and writer[6]. Among Roberto Faenza's employers was University of Pisa[10].

Recognition

Awards received include David di Donatello for Best Director[11], a film award category[28], in Italy[29], founded in 1955[30]; David Giovani Award[12], a film award category[31], in Italy[32], founded in 2004[33]; and Grolla d'oro for Best New Director[13], an award for best new director[34], in Italy[35], founded in 1968[36].

Personal Life

Among Roberto Faenza's spouses was Benedetta Barzini[8].

Why It Matters

Roberto Faenza ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37]

FAQs

Where was Roberto Faenza born?

Born in Turin[2], Roberto Faenza…

Who was Roberto Faenza married to?

Roberto Faenza's spouses include Benedetta Barzini[8].

What did Roberto Faenza do for work?

Roberto Faenza worked as film director[4], screenwriter[5], and writer[6].

What awards did Roberto Faenza receive?

Honors received include David di Donatello for Best Director[11], David Giovani Award[12], and Grolla d'oro for Best New Director[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [14] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [4] . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . Rotten Tomatoes. filmcenter.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . Q18709181. wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . europeanfilmacademy.org. Retrieved . europeanfilmacademy.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation film director, screenwriter, writer
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  2. 12d ago · Shuaib-bot bot · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Roberto
    Occupation
    Country of citizenship Italy
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