About
Director of the film Satantango, which was considered to be extremely influential in the remodernist film movement. He directed the critically acclaimed The Turin Horse in 2011.
Before fame
He won an acting role in a TV drama adaptation of Tolstoy's The Death of Ivan Ilyich at age 10.
Trivia
His film The Man From London saw its production delayed significantly after the suicide of its producer, Humbert Balsan.
Family life
His mother worked as a prompter at a theatre for more than 50 years.
Associated with
His work was cited as a major influence on Good Will Hunting director Gus Van Sant.
