Matteo Garrone

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Matteo Garrone's career is marked by a rare combination of critical and commercial success. He is one of only a few directors to win the Grand Prix at Cannes twice, for Gomorrah and Reality. His ten David di Donatello Awards place him among the most decorated directors in Italian film history. The 2023 film Io capitano brought him his first Academy Award nomination, solidifying his international standing. His ability to move between gritty realism and fantastical storytelling, while maintaining a consistent visual and thematic rigor, sets him apart as a truly distinctive voice in world cinema.

AwardsMatteo Garrone has won numerous awards throughout his career, including two Grand Prix at Cannes for Gomorrah and Reality, and the Silver Lion for Best Direction at Venice for Io capitano. He has won ten David di Donatello Awards, including Best Film for Gomorrah and Pinocchio, and Best Director for Io capitano. He also received the European Film Award for Best European Director in 2023.

Honours & Distinctions

Ten David di Donatello Awards

David di Donatello·2009

Won Best Film for Gomorrah, plus multiple other awards over his career.

Rankings & Lists

Best Films of the 2000s

Sight & Sound·2010

Best Films of 2023

The Guardian·2023

Records & Feats

Only director to win the Grand Prix at Cannes twice

Career Milestone·2012

Won the Grand Prix in 2008 for Gomorrah and again in 2012 for Reality.