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Francesco De Robertis

1902 – 1959

Italian film director and producer

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About Francesco De Robertis

Lived 1902 – 1959 (aged 56). Francesco De Robertis was an Italian film producer, film director, screenwriter, film editor, naval officer and director.

Francesco De Robertis (16 October 1902 – 3 February 1959) was an Italian screenwriter, film editor, and director. His early-1940s semi-documentary filmmaking style is credited with influencing the development of Italian neorealism.

Selected filmography Director Men on the Sea Floor (1941) The Lovers of Ravello (1951) Heroic Charge (1952) Uomini ombra (1954) Mizar (Sabotaggio in mare) (1954)

Screenwriter The White Ship (1941)

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Important facts

Born
16 October 1902, San Marco in Lamis
Birth century
20th century
Died
3 February 1959, Rome
Occupation
Film producer, film director, screenwriter, film editor, naval officer, director
Nationality
Italy, Kingdom of Italy

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Francesco De Robertis?

Italian film director and producer (1902-1959)

When was Francesco De Robertis born?

Francesco De Robertis was born on 16 October 1902 in San Marco in Lamis.

When did Francesco De Robertis die?

Francesco De Robertis died on 3 February 1959 in Rome.

What was Francesco De Robertis's occupation?

Francesco De Robertis was a film producer, film director, screenwriter, film editor, naval officer and director.

What nationality was Francesco De Robertis?

Francesco De Robertis was Italian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Francesco De Robertis

· Wikidata: Q1441007

· DBpedia: Francesco De Robertis

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