Direction: Maurizio Ponzi

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Maurizio Ponzi. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


Direction Maurizio Ponzi

Cast Renato Pozzetto · Enrico Montesano · Sabrina Ferilli · Pina Cei

Synopsis Anche i commercialisti hanno un'anima (1994) follows the story of Roberto, a humble civil servant living in Rome with a modest income, who is in a relationship with the lovely and kind Sonia. In contrast, Carlo Malinverni is a wealthy...

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A luci spente

2004 · Movie · 110 min. · Italy

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Visconti (S)

1967 · Documentary · 13 min. · Italy

Direction Maurizio Ponzi

Cast Claudia Cardinale · Michael Craig · Giorgio De Lullo · Luigi Diberti

Synopsis Visconti (S) (1967) offers an intimate look into the creative process of renowned Italian film, theater, and opera director Luchino Visconti. The documentary captures the rehearsals for a revival of Goethe's 1788 drama "Egmont," performed at Florence's Teatro Goldoni by...

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The Visionaries

1968 · Movie · 95 min. · Italy

Direction Maurizio Ponzi

Cast Adriana Asti · Jean-Marc Bory · Luigi Diberti · Pierluigi Aprà

Synopsis The Visionaries (1968) delves into the intricate dynamics of a love triangle involving a theater director, an actress, and an actor. The narrative unfolds as these three individuals navigate their complex emotions and professional aspirations, leading to a web of...

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The Big Fox

1988 · Movie · 115 min. · Italy

Direction Maurizio Ponzi

Cast Enrico Montesano · Paolo Villaggio · Enrico Maria Salerno · Renzo Montagnani

Synopsis The Big Fox (1988) follows the story of Ugo Maria Volpone, a wealthy shipowner who feigns imminent death to capture the attention of his three friends: Corvino, Voltore, and Corbaccio. These friends are willing to endure humiliation and financial loss...

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I Wanted Pants

1990 · Movie · 90 min. · Italy

Direction Maurizio Ponzi

Cast Giulia Fossà · Lucía Bosé · Ángela Molina · Natasha Hovey

Synopsis I Wanted Pants (1990) follows the story of Annetta, a high school student residing with her parents and younger brother in a humble home within a rural Sicilian community. Annetta chafes under the restrictive rules imposed by her parents, reflecting...

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Italiani

1996 · Movie · 99 min. · Italy

Direction Maurizio Ponzi

Cast Giulio Scarpati · Giuliana de Sio · María Grazia Cucinotta · Vanessa Gravina

Synopsis Italiani (1996) follows Ulisse, a train conductor navigating the route from Sicily to Milan and back during the 1960s. Each day, as the train's wheels click along the tracks, Ulisse witnesses a multitude of human stories unfold. This poignant and...

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Knife Brothers

1997 · Movie · 95 min. · Italy

Direction Maurizio Ponzi

Cast Emilio Solfrizzi · Fabio Canino · Simona Ventura · Antonio Stornaiolo

Synopsis Knife Brothers (1997) follows the story of Guelfo Guelfi, a prince yearning for a fulfilling life, who instead resides in isolation with his mother. His life takes an unexpected turn when an elderly princess meets an untimely end following a...

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Besame mucho

1999 · Movie · 99 min. · Italy

Direction Maurizio Ponzi

Cast Toni Bertorelli · Antonio Catania · Giuseppe Cederna · Duccio Giordano

Synopsis Besame mucho (1999) is a captivating Italian film that delves into the complexities of life, love, and family through a series of interconnected stories. The narrative centers around the adopted son of a renowned philanthropist, Don Tommaso, who yearns to...

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Il tenente dei carabinieri

1986 · Movie · 108 min. · Italy

Direction Maurizio Ponzi

Cast Enrico Montesano · Nino Manfredi · Massimo Boldi · Marisa Laurito

Synopsis Il tenente dei carabinieri (1986) follows the story of Lieutenant Duilio Cordelli, a dedicated officer who frequently clashes with his superior, Colonel Vinci. When the two are tasked with investigating a pair of suspicious murders, Cordelli uncovers a sinister plot...

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Direction Maurizio Ponzi

Cast Francesco Nuti · Edy Angelillo · Massimo Sarchielli · Giovanna Sammarco

Synopsis Madonna che silenzio c'è stasera (1982) unfolds in the city of Prato, where Francesco grapples with unemployment, a challenging relationship with an overbearing mother, the girl who left him, and the void left by a father who passed away when...

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The Pool Hustlers

1983 · Movie · 103 min. · Italy

Direction Maurizio Ponzi

Cast Francesco Nuti · Giuliana de Sio · Marcello Lotti · Antonio Petrocelli

Synopsis The Pool Hustlers (1983) follows the story of Francesco, also known as 'Toscano', a highly skilled pool player who struggles to secure victories when betting on his games. His life takes an unexpected turn when he encounters Chiara, a talented...

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Aurora (TV)

1984 · Movie · 95 min. · Italy

Direction Maurizio Ponzi

Cast Sophia Loren · Edoardo Ponti · Philippe Noiret · Daniel J. Travanti

Synopsis Aurora (TV) (1984) follows the heartwarming journey of Edoardo Ponti, the son of Sofia Loren, as he portrays Ciro, a young boy who has lost his sight. Alongside his mother Aurora, Ciro embarks on a hopeful expedition across Italy. Their...

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Equinox

1971 · Movie · 90 min. · Italy

Direction Maurizio Ponzi

Cast Claudine Auger · Delia Boccardo · Olimpia Carlisi · Claudio Gora

Synopsis Equinox (1971) follows the tale of a psychiatrist who accompanies a young man to a mysterious castle, owned by an enigmatic woman. As they delve deeper into the castle's secrets, the young man uncovers a shocking revelation: he is the...

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Direction Maurizio Ponzi

Cast Marco Bellocchio · Bernardo Bertolucci · Vittorio Cottafavi · Pier Paolo Pasolini

Synopsis Fellini in città ovvero Frammenti di una conversazione su Federico Fellini (S) (1968) is a concise documentary that delves into the perspectives of various directors on Federico Fellini and his cinematic legacy. The film includes insightful interviews with prominent figures...

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