Gianni Minervini

Gianni Minervini (26 October 1928 – 4 February 2020) was an Italian television and film producer.

Born in Naples, Minervini was the son of the journalist Roberto Minervini. In 1976, he co-founded with the brothers Antonio and Pupi Avati the production company A.M.A. Film. The Avati brothers left the company in late 1983, leaving the sole Minervini leading the company alone.

Minervini won three David di Donatello Awards for best producer, in 1982, 1984 and 1990. He also won a Nastro d'Argento in 1984 for the production of Where's Picone?.

Selected filmography

1960 – Toto, Fabrizi and the Young People Today 1969 – Night of the Serpent 1971 – Summer Affair 1976 – The House with Laughing Windows 1977 – Berlinguer, I Love You 1979 – Mimi 1980 – Macabre 1981 – Help Me Dream 1983 – A School Outing 1983 – Zeder 1984 – Where's Picone? 1985 – Secrets Secrets 1986 – Summer Night 1986 – The Bride Was Beautiful 1987 – The Strangeness of Life 1988 – What if Gargiulo Finds Out? 1989 – Marrakech Express 1990 – On Tour 1991 – Mediterraneo 1992 – Gangsters 1996 – Sacred Silence 1998 – The Dust of Naples 2010 – Dark Love