Franco Prosperi

Franco Prosperi

97 · Born: Jan 1, 1928

Personal Details

BornJan 1, 1928 Roma, Italy

Biography

Franco Prosperi, a renowned Italian filmmaker, has made a lasting impact on the world of cinema, particularly in the realm of ethnographic filmmaking. As a trailblazer, he is often credited alongside his colleagues Gualtiero Jacopetti and Paolo Cavara for their pioneering work in the mondo genre.

Career

1984
The Wild Beasts
The Wild Beasts as Director, Screenplay, Story
1971
Goodbye Uncle Tom
Goodbye Uncle Tom as Director, Writer
1966
Africa: Blood and Guts
Africa: Blood and Guts as Director, Writer
1963
Mondo pazzo
Mondo pazzo as Director, Story, Writer
1962
A Dog's Life
A Dog's Life as Director