Raffaele Andreassi
Encyclopedia
Raffaele Andreassi was an Italian film director
most known for his movie Flashback
from 1969. The movie is about a soldier in the World War II
and received many awards. It was entered into the 1969 Cannes Film Festival
and nominated for the Golden Palm. Andreassi also did many documentaries during his director career.
. Andreassi also published several collections of poems. He then devoted himself to writing screenplays for film, especially documentaries. His directorial debut was in 1955 with a comedy "Face rogue" in collaboration with Lance Comfort
. In 1960 Andreassi received the Silver Berlin Bear
for his short film "I vecchi".
In 1968 he directed "Flashback"
, a war movie that has received the following awards: Golden Globe's Foreign Press, Grolla Silver premium (St. Vincent), Award of Tourism and Entertainment, Silverstar Festival San Francisco. The film was shown at Cannes
where it was nominated for the Golden Palm and received standing ovation
s.
After Flashback
Andreassi collaborated with the most important sections of the RAI
. From 1971 to 1975 he was artistic director of the Audiovisual Mondadori. From 1982 to 1983 he taught "techniques of documentary film" at DAMS in Bologna
. In 1999 he wrote and directed the documentary
"The wolves inside" with non-professional actors, a journey of the author himself in space and time. Andreassi died in 2009.
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
most known for his movie Flashback
Flashback (1969 film)
Flashback is a 1969 Italian drama film directed by Raffaele Andreassi. The film received many awards; Golden Globe's Foreign Press, Grolla Silver premium , Award of Tourism & Entertainment and Silverstar Festival San Francisco. It was entered into the 1969 Cannes Film Festival and was nominated...
from 1969. The movie is about a soldier in the World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
and received many awards. It was entered into the 1969 Cannes Film Festival
1969 Cannes Film Festival
The 22nd Cannes Film Festival was held on May 8 - 23, 1969. At this festival a new non-competitive section called "Directors' Fortnight" is added, in response to the cancellation of the 1968 festival.-Jury:*Luchino Visconti...
and nominated for the Golden Palm. Andreassi also did many documentaries during his director career.
Career
Andreassi began his career as a journalist in the late 40s. He wrote in numerous magazines and newspapers, including the morning paper Giornale di SiciliaGiornale di Sicilia
Giornale di Sicilia is an Italian daily national newspaper based in Palermo, Sicily. It is also the best-selling newspaper in Sicily.It was founded in 1860, immediately following the Expedition of the Thousand headed by Giuseppe Garibaldi; it was first published on June 7 under the name "Giornale...
. Andreassi also published several collections of poems. He then devoted himself to writing screenplays for film, especially documentaries. His directorial debut was in 1955 with a comedy "Face rogue" in collaboration with Lance Comfort
Lance Comfort
Lance Comfort was an English film director and producer born in Harrow, London.With a career spanning over 25 years he became one of the most prolific film directors in Britain though never gained critical attention and remained on the fringes of the film industry creating mostly B movies.Comfort...
. In 1960 Andreassi received the Silver Berlin Bear
Berlin International Film Festival
The Berlin International Film Festival , also called the Berlinale, is one of the world's leading film festivals and most reputable media events. It is held in Berlin, Germany. Founded in West Berlin in 1951, the festival has been celebrated annually in February since 1978...
for his short film "I vecchi".
In 1968 he directed "Flashback"
Flashback (1969 film)
Flashback is a 1969 Italian drama film directed by Raffaele Andreassi. The film received many awards; Golden Globe's Foreign Press, Grolla Silver premium , Award of Tourism & Entertainment and Silverstar Festival San Francisco. It was entered into the 1969 Cannes Film Festival and was nominated...
, a war movie that has received the following awards: Golden Globe's Foreign Press, Grolla Silver premium (St. Vincent), Award of Tourism and Entertainment, Silverstar Festival San Francisco. The film was shown at Cannes
Cannes Film Festival
The Cannes International Film Festival , is an annual film festival held in Cannes, France, which previews new films of all genres including documentaries from around the world. Founded in 1946, it is among the world's most prestigious and publicized film festivals...
where it was nominated for the Golden Palm and received standing ovation
Standing ovation
A standing ovation is a form of applause where members of a seated audience stand up while applauding after extraordinary performances of particularly high acclaim...
s.
After Flashback
Flashback (1969 film)
Flashback is a 1969 Italian drama film directed by Raffaele Andreassi. The film received many awards; Golden Globe's Foreign Press, Grolla Silver premium , Award of Tourism & Entertainment and Silverstar Festival San Francisco. It was entered into the 1969 Cannes Film Festival and was nominated...
Andreassi collaborated with the most important sections of the RAI
RAI
RAI — Radiotelevisione italiana S.p.A. known until 1954 as Radio Audizioni Italiane, is the Italian state owned public service broadcaster controlled by the Ministry of Economic Development. Rai is the biggest television company in Italy...
. From 1971 to 1975 he was artistic director of the Audiovisual Mondadori. From 1982 to 1983 he taught "techniques of documentary film" at DAMS in Bologna
Bologna
Bologna is the capital city of Emilia-Romagna, in the Po Valley of Northern Italy. The city lies between the Po River and the Apennine Mountains, more specifically, between the Reno River and the Savena River. Bologna is a lively and cosmopolitan Italian college city, with spectacular history,...
. In 1999 he wrote and directed the documentary
Documentary
A documentary is a creative work of non-fiction, including:* Documentary film, including television* Radio documentary* Documentary photographyRelated terms include:...
"The wolves inside" with non-professional actors, a journey of the author himself in space and time. Andreassi died in 2009.
Filmography
- I lupi dentro (2000)
- Flashback (1969)Flashback (1969 film)Flashback is a 1969 Italian drama film directed by Raffaele Andreassi. The film received many awards; Golden Globe's Foreign Press, Grolla Silver premium , Award of Tourism & Entertainment and Silverstar Festival San Francisco. It was entered into the 1969 Cannes Film Festival and was nominated...
- Uomini e cose (1968)
- Alternative attuali (1966)
- Antonio Ligabue, pittore (1965)
- Gli animali (1965)
- Il silenzio (1964)
- Amore (1963/II)
- I piaceri proibiti (1963)
- Gli stregoni (1961)
- I vecchi (1960)
- Bambini (1960)
- Il puledrino (1960)
- Lo specchio, la tigre e la pianura (1960)
- Nebbia (1960)
- Simone Martini (1958)
- Faccia da mascalzone (1956)
- Risveglio (1956)
- Gli uomini del sale (1954)
- Uomini in bilico (1954)