Luigi Scattini

Luigi Scattini

Director · Producer · Writer

Turin - Piedmont - Italy
May 17, 1927

Biography

Luigi Scattini (1927–2010) was an Italian film director and screenwriter, best known for his work in the mondo film genre—a type of documentary featuring sensational topics. His notable films include Sweden: Heaven and Hell (1968), which examined Swedish sexual mores, and Sexy Magico (1971). Scattini's films are characterized by their provocative content and exploration of global cultures.

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Luigi Scattini 1

Representative Works

The Divine Nymph
The Divine Nymph
5.3
/ Italian
Attila
Attila
5.4
/ Italian
Sweden: Heaven and Hell
Sweden: Heaven and Hell
5.7
/ Italian
Goya in Bordeaux
Goya in Bordeaux
6.0
/ Spanish
Blue Nude
Blue Nude
4.3
/ Italian
Sexy Magico
Sexy Magico
8.0
/ Italian
The Murri Affair
The Murri Affair
6.6
/ Italian
The Off-Road Girl
The Off-Road Girl
6.7
/ Italian
The Body
The Body
4.8
/ Italian
War Italian Style
War Italian Style
5.0
/ Italian
Witchcraft '70
Witchcraft '70
5.3
/ Italian
The Girl with the Moon Skin
The Girl with the Moon Skin
4.3
/ Italian

Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

The Divine Nymph
1975Nominee

Best Picture

The Divine Nymph

Attila
1954Nominee

Best Director

Attila

Sweden: Heaven and Hell
1968Nominee

Best Director

Sweden: Heaven and Hell

Career Highlights

Goya in Bordeaux
1999Highlight

Best Writing

Goya in Bordeaux

Blue Nude
1978Highlight

Best Director

Blue Nude

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