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Roberto Saviano

Writer / Journalist / Screenwriter | * 09/22/1979 (44) | Naples, Campania (Italy)
Roberto Saviano (Italian: [roˈbɛrto saˈvjaːno]; born 22 September 1979) is an Italian writer, essayist, journalist, and screenwriter. In his writings, including articles and his book Gomorrah, he uses literature and investigative reporting to tell of the economic reality of the territory and business of organized crime in Italy, in particular the Camorra crime syndicate, and of organized crime more generally. After receiving death threats in 2006 made by the Casalesi clan of the Camorra, a clan which he had denounced in his exposé and in the piazza of Casal di Principe during a demonstration in defense of legality, Saviano was put under a strict security protocol. Since 13 October 2006, he has lived under police protection. Saviano has collaborated with numerous important Italian and international newspapers. Currently, he writes for the Italian publications l'Espresso, la Repubblica, and The Post Internazionale. Internationally, he collaborates in the United States with The Washington Post, The New York Times, and Time; in Spain with El Pais; in Germany with Die Zeit and Der Spiegel; in Sweden with Expressen; and in the United Kingdom with The Times and The Guardian. His writing has drawn praise f... ()
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Most frequent genres for this person: Documentaries | Drama | Crime

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Awards & Nominations for Roberto Saviano

Geschwister-Scholl-Preis Pinter International Writer of Courage Award Olof Palme Prize Manuel Vázquez Montalbán International Journalism Award Viareggio Prize European Film Award for Best Film European Film Award for Best Screenwriter Martinetto Award Preis Für Die Freiheit Und Zukunft der Medien M100 Media Award European Film Award for Best Film European Film Award for Best Screenwriter European University Film Award
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Movies with Roberto Saviano as Actor(6)

TV Shows/Series with Roberto Saviano as Actor(3)

Movies with Roberto Saviano as Crew(7)

Writing/Novel2019 Piranhas
Writing/Story2019 Piranhas
Writing/Screenplay2019 Piranhas
Writing/Novel2011 Tatanka
Writing/Novel2008 Gomorrah
Writing/Screenplay2008 Gomorrah
Writing/Story2008 Gomorrah

TV Shows/Series with Roberto Saviano as Crew(3)

Writing/Novel2020 ZeroZeroZero
Production/Executive Producer2020 ZeroZeroZero
Creator/Creator2014 Gomorrah

Full Name: Roberto Saviano
Citizenship: Italy
Born: Saturday, 09/22 1979 (September) in Naples, Campania (Italy) (current age: 44 years + 189 days)
Zodiac sign: Virgo (Chinese zodiac sign: Goat)
Languages: English (EN), Italian (IT)
Educated at: University of Naples Federico II
Roberto Saviano frequently works together with these people:
Pif (7x, Crew)
Mauricio Katz (4x, Crew)
Stefano Sollima (4x, Crew)
Valerio Lundini (4x, Actor)
Maurizio Braucci (4x, Crew)
Leonardo Fasoli (4x, Crew)
Emanuela Fanelli (4x, Actress)
Carolina Rosi (3x, Actress)
Matteo Garrone (3x, Crew)
Michela Rossi (3x, Crew)
Didi Gnocchi (2x, Crew)
WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:356960, Added: 08/15/2018, Last updated: 03/13/2024