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Cesare Zavattini

Cesare Zavattini (September 20, 1902-October 13, 1989) was a Italian screenwriter noted for neo-realist films.

Born at Luzzara, near Reggio Emilia in northern Italy, on September 20, 1902, Zavattini studied law at the University of Parma, but devoted himself to writing. In 1930 he relocated to Milan, and worked for the book and magazine publisher Angelo Rizzoli. After Rizzoli began producing films in 1934, Zavattini received his first screenplay and story credits in 1936. In 1939, he met Vittorio De Sica, beginning a partnership that produced some two dozen films, including such masterpieces of neo-realism as

Among the many celebrated directors of Italian and international cinema Zavattini worked with in his among his more than 80 films are: His other notable films include: Zavattini died at Rome, October 13, 1989.