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Franco Cristaldi

Birth Name:
Franco Cristaldi
Birth Place:
Turin, Piedmont, Italy
Profession
Producer

Fast Facts

  • Became the president of the National Association of Film Producers in 1966
  • In 1977, he became the president of the International Federation of the Film Producers Association
  • In 1987, he won the David di Donatello Award for Best Producer
  • Originally intended to work as a lawyer, but decided to pursue a career in the film industry
  • Was widely regarded for his insistance that writers participate in the filming process of their works
  • In 1946, he founded the production company Vides Cinematografica
  • Was the mentor to actress Claudia Cardinale, whom he married in 1966

Awards

  • 1962Silver Ribbon - Best Producer (Migliore Produttore):Nominated
  • 1963Silver Ribbon - Best Producer (Migliore Produttore):Nominated
  • 1964David - Best Production (Migliore Produzione):Winner
  • 1964Silver Ribbon - Best Producer (Migliore Produttore):Nominated
  • 1964Critics Grand Prize - Special Award:Winner
  • 1965Silver Ribbon - Best Producer (Migliore Produttore):Winner
  • 1970Silver Ribbon - Best Producer (Migliore Produttore):Nominated
  • 1972Golden CupWinner
  • 1974Golden CupWinner
  • 1984David - Best Producer (Migliore Produttore):Nominated
  • 1987David - Best Producer (Migliore Produttore):Winner
  • 1987Silver Ribbon - Best Producer (Migliore Produttore):Nominated
  • 1989David - Best Producer (Migliore Produttore):Nominated
  • 1989Silver Ribbon - Best Producer (Migliore Produttore):Nominated
  • 1991BAFTA Film Award - Best Film not in the English Language:Winner
  • 1993Silver Ribbon - Best Producer (Migliore Produttore):Nominated
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