Born in Livorno, the birthplace of his mother, he embarked on his professional journey in 1991, commencing with the co-screenwriting credits for the film "Condominio", a collaborative effort with renowned director Felice Farina.
Since 1994, the talented screenwriter has been crafting the scripts for the esteemed director Paolo Virzì's films, a diverse array of cinematic masterpieces that have captivated audiences worldwide.
These notable works include the critically acclaimed films "La bella vita", "Ferie d'agosto", "Ovosodo", "Baci e abbracci", "My Name Is Tanino", "Caterina va in città", "N (Io e Napoleone)", and "Tutta la vita davanti", each one showcasing the screenwriter's exceptional skill and artistry.
Mimmo Calopresti, a renowned Italian filmmaker, has collaborated with a talented scriptwriter on several projects, including the feature films "La seconda volta", "La parola amore esiste", "Preferisco il rumore del mare", and "La felicità non costa niente". This successful partnership spanned nearly a decade, from 1995 to 2003, resulting in a diverse range of cinematic masterpieces that have captivated audiences worldwide.
Notable figure has collaborated with a diverse range of directors, including the acclaimed Franco Bernini, the versatile David Riondino, the renowned Francesca Comencini, and the esteemed comedic duo Ficarra and Picone.
Roberto Faenza's screenplays, adapted from Federico De Roberto's novel "I Viceré", boasted the collaborative efforts of a skilled professional, who also lent their expertise to Spike Lee's 2008 cinematic masterpiece, "Miracle at St. Anna".
Noted film industry professional has made a significant contribution to the development of a feature-length film, specifically a four-part episode series titled "4-4-2 - Il gioco più bello del mondo", which was produced by renowned director Paolo Virzì.
As a renowned television writer, he has successfully adapted numerous stories and novels for the small screen. Specifically, he has reimagined the compelling narratives of Andrea Camilleri for the popular series "Commissario Montalbano". Additionally, his creative prowess has been showcased through his work on "Il commissario De Luca", a series based on the captivating writings of Carlo Lucarelli.
Notably, he also scripted the television film "Il tunnel della libertà", under the direction of the esteemed Enzo Monteleone, a renowned filmmaker in his own right.
Noted Italian thespian, he made a brief yet significant appearance in the critically acclaimed film "La guerra degli Antò", directed by the renowned Riccardo Milani, released in the year 1999.
Teaches screenwriting at the prestigious Centro sperimentale di cinematografia, a renowned institution in Rome, Italy, dedicated to the education and training of future filmmakers, where esteemed professionals in the industry share their expertise and knowledge with aspiring students.
In the year 2011, he made his directorial debut with Scialla!, which was showcased at the prestigious Festival di Venezia 2011 within the Controcampo Italiano section, garnering recognition and accolades, including the prestigious award for narrative feature films.
