Matteo Garrone
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Matteo Garrone (born 15 October 1968; Rome) is an Italian filmmaker. Born in Rome, the son of a theatre critic, Nico Garrone and a photographer, in 1996 Garrone won the Sacher d'Oro, an award sponsored by Nanni Moretti, with the short film Silhouette, that became one of the three episodes that are on his first long feature, Terra di Mezzo in 1997. He won Best Director at the European Film Awards and at the David di Donatello Awards for Gomorrah (2008), among many other awards. His film Reality (2012) competed in competition at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival and won the Grand Prix. His films Tale of Tales (2015) and Dogman (2018) were selected to compete for the Palme d'Or at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival and the 2018 Cannes Film Festival respectively. The Nastro d'argento awarded Garrone both Best Producer and Best Director with Dogman. He received the latter again for Pinocchio (2019).
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Matteo Garrone reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 4 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Documentary
The majority of Matteo Garrone's filmography leans towards the Documentary genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 50% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Matteo Garrone remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Caiman, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Matteo Garrone Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Matteo Garrone's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Matteo Garrone.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Piazza Vittorio | Himself | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Pina Bausch a Roma | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Cinema Italiano: Moments of Truth | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Caiman | direttore della fotografia | Hit | Similar → |
Matteo Garrone - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Matteo Garrone?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Matteo Garrone is "The Caiman" with a rating of 6.7/10.
How many movies has Matteo Garrone acted in?
Matteo Garrone has been featured in at least 4 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Matteo Garrone?
Other notable films include "Piazza Vittorio", "Pina Bausch a Roma", and "Cinema Italiano: Moments of Truth".