Gianluca, an Italian director, is currently based in Paris, France. He holds a degree in North American Cinema and is a proud graduate of the prestigious École de Théâtre Jacques Lecoq, a renowned institution in the city of love and art.
Gianluca's career in the French television industry has been nothing short of remarkable, with an impressive portfolio that boasts contributions to over 25 programs in fiction and entertainment. This extensive experience has served as the perfect springboard for his subsequent foray into film direction.
Over the past five years, Gianluca has directed an astonishing nine films, with his work being showcased at numerous international festivals, including the esteemed Mostra di Venezia, IDFA, Thessaloniki, CPH, Hot Docs, DMZ, Torino Film Festival, Visions du Réel, Festival dei Popoli, Cinéma du Réel, and many others.
Gianluca's diverse body of work explores a wide range of thought-provoking topics, including body manipulation, gender affirmation, economic decline, unresolved traumas, the social significance of sex practices, unemployment, debts, theatre, and the blurred lines between reality and fiction.
Throughout his illustrious career, Gianluca has received numerous accolades, including the prestigious Best Italian Documentary award at the Torino Film Festival and the coveted Queer Lion in Venice.
He has enjoyed the support of prominent broadcasters such as France Télévisions and Arte, and his notable titles include Everything Must Go, The Last Chapter, Fashion Babylon, A Steady Job, Les Beaux Parleurs, Pinned into a Dress, and The Zola Experience.
Currently, Gianluca is working on his tenth feature-length film, a project that delves into the fascinating world of a hospital in Milan that specializes in gender transition and fertility disorders.
