Italian Filmmaker Nanni Moretti Hospitalized Following Heart Attack
Award-winning director Nanni Moretti undergoes surgery and is in stable condition after medical emergency.
Nanni Moretti, the acclaimed Italian director, actor, and screenwriter, known for his influential works such as "Journal intime" (1994) and "La chambre du fils" (2001), has been hospitalized following a heart attack.
Reports indicate that Moretti was admitted to the hospital on Thursday afternoon and underwent surgery.
He is currently in intensive care, but his condition is reportedly stable, according to local media and the Italian news agency Ansa.
Moretti has often drawn comparisons to Woody Allen for his eccentric, unconventional films that feature autobiographical elements and a recurring alter ego.
His distinct narrative style and sharp social commentary have secured him a prominent place in contemporary Italian cinema.
In 2001, Moretti received the prestigious Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival for "La chambre du fils", a poignant film exploring the profound impact of a son's sudden death on a family.
His oeuvre frequently combines awkward humor with political critique, addressing various themes, including Italian politics and societal issues.
In the 2006 satire "Le Caïman", he offered a critique of former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, while in "Habemus Papam" (2011), he examined the inner workings of the Vatican.
Moretti's most recent film, "Vers un avenir radieux", in which he portrays a director, competed at the Cannes Film Festival in 2023. Known for his introspective approach and ability to weave personal and societal narratives, Moretti remains a vital voice in the landscape of Italian film.
Reports indicate that Moretti was admitted to the hospital on Thursday afternoon and underwent surgery.
He is currently in intensive care, but his condition is reportedly stable, according to local media and the Italian news agency Ansa.
Moretti has often drawn comparisons to Woody Allen for his eccentric, unconventional films that feature autobiographical elements and a recurring alter ego.
His distinct narrative style and sharp social commentary have secured him a prominent place in contemporary Italian cinema.
In 2001, Moretti received the prestigious Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival for "La chambre du fils", a poignant film exploring the profound impact of a son's sudden death on a family.
His oeuvre frequently combines awkward humor with political critique, addressing various themes, including Italian politics and societal issues.
In the 2006 satire "Le Caïman", he offered a critique of former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, while in "Habemus Papam" (2011), he examined the inner workings of the Vatican.
Moretti's most recent film, "Vers un avenir radieux", in which he portrays a director, competed at the Cannes Film Festival in 2023. Known for his introspective approach and ability to weave personal and societal narratives, Moretti remains a vital voice in the landscape of Italian film.
