Paolo Virzì

Biography

Paolo Virzì is an Italian film director and screenwriter born on March 4, 1964, in Livorno, Italy. Growing up in a working-class area, he developed a passion for literature, influenced by authors like Mark Twain and Charles Dickens. He formed an artistic partnership with Francesco Bruni, whom he later collaborated with as his trusted co-screenwriter. Virzì's versatility was evident in his early work, encompassing writing, directing, acting, and screenwriting.