Ettore Scola
Ettore Scola stands as a defining figure among Kingdom Of Italy Politicians of the Greatest Generation.
Italian screenwriter and film director (1931–2016)
"His 1977 film "A Special Day" (Una giornata particolare), starring Sophia Loren and Marcello Mastroianni, remains a powerful and critically acclaimed work." — About Ettore Scola
| Metric | Ettore Scola | Avg Politician | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 84 | 70 | +14 yrs |
| Career length | 66 yrs | ~35 yrs | +31 yrs |
| Based on 39 Politician profiles in our database | |||
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Facts about Ettore Scola
Did you know that Ettore Scola was a keen observer of human nature, often creating intimate ensemble pieces that explored the complexities of personal relationships against broader historical backdrops?
- Before directing, Scola began his career as a humorist and cartoonist for popular Italian satirical magazines like "Marc'Aurelio."
- He co-wrote over 80 screenplays for other directors, including Dino Risi and Antonio Pietrangeli, before making his directorial debut.
- His film "The Terrace" (La terrazza, 1980) won Best Screenplay at the Cannes Film Festival.
- Scola often explored themes of friendship, aging, and the disillusionment of post-war Italian society in his films.
- He directed Sophia Loren and Marcello Mastroianni in the iconic film "A Special Day" (Una giornata particolare, 1977).
His 1977 film "A Special Day" (Una giornata particolare), starring Sophia Loren and Marcello Mastroianni, remains a powerful and critically acclaimed work. It garnered an Academy Award nomination for Best Foreign Language Film and earned Mastroianni a Best Actor nomination, cementing Scola's reputation for insightful social commentary.
Scola's legacy lies in his masterful blend of social realism, satire, and humanism, offering a poignant and often melancholic chronicle of 20th-century Italian life. He is remembered as one of the last great maestros of Italian comedy-drama.