Corrado Farina's creative journey began with an 8mm short film, which he wrote, directed, and starred in at the tender age of 20. This marked the start of a prolific career, as he went on to direct approximately 20 films across various genres, including horror, science fiction, war, comedy, and drama.
Prior to pursuing his passion for filmmaking, Farina had graduated in law and briefly worked as a copywriter at the renowned advertising agency Armando Testa. However, he soon found himself drawn to the world of commercials, where he began directing his own advertisements. After a few years, he made the bold decision to leave the agency and relocate to Rome, where he started directing documentaries and pitching ideas for feature films.
In addition to his impressive body of work in the film industry, Farina has also made a significant impact as a novelist. His debut novel, "Un posto al buio" (A Place in the Dark),was published in 1994 and was a movie-related mystery. This was followed by a string of successful novels, including "Giallo antico" (An Ancient Mystery),"Storia di sesso e di fumetto" (A Tale of Sex and Comics),"Dissolvenza incrociata" (Cross Fade),"Il calzolaio" (The Shoemaker),and "Il cielo sopra Torino" (The Sky Above Torino).
Two of his novels, "Giallo antico" and "Dissolvenza incrociata", have a distinct movie theme. The former connects the production of "Cabiria" (1914) with the death of Italian novelist Emilio Salgari, while the latter is set in Turin during the 1950s, against the backdrop of a swashbuckling film shoot.
In February 2006, Farina collaborated with Alberto Farina to create and co-direct the montage documentary "Motore!", which was designed to be showcased at Turin's "Museo del cinema" during the Winter Olympic Games.
