Margaret Mazzantini

Margaret Mazzantini (Italian pronunciation: [ˈmarɡaret mattsanˈtiːni]; born 27 October 1961) is an Italian-Irish writer and actress. She became a film, television and stage actor, but is best known as a writer. Mazzantini began her acting career in 1980 starring in the cult horror classic Antropophagus, she has also appeared in television and theatre. As a successful writer her novels include Non ti muovere (Don't Move) which was adapted into a film of the same name and is directed by her husband Sergio Castellitto and stars Penélope Cruz. Her career as a writer and actress has earned her several awards and nominations including Campiello Awards, a Golden Ticket Award, and a Goya Award.

Margaret Mazzantini
Born (1961-10-27) 27 October 1961
Dublin, Ireland
Other namesMargaret Donnelly
OccupationWriter, actress
Years active1980–present
Spouse(s)
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(m. 1987)​
Children4, including Pietro Castellitto
Websitehttp://www.margaretmazzantini.com

Early life

Mazzantini was born in Dublin, Ireland to Carlo Mazzantini, an Italian writer and artist, and Anne Donnelly, an Irish artist. She has three sisters (one of whom is Giselda Volodi). She spent her childhood around Europe, Spain, and Tangier, until the family settled in Tivoli. In 1982 she graduated from the Academy of Dramatic Arts in Rome.

Career

Personal life

She married Sergio Castellitto in 1987. They have four children, Pietro (b. 1992), Maria (b. 1997), Anna (b. 2001) and Cesare (b. 2006). She lives in Rome.

In 2003, she was awarded the title of Knight Order of Merit of the Italian Republic on the initiative of President of the Republic.

Filmography
Film
Year Title Role Notes
1980AntropophagusHenriette 'Rita'Credited as Margaret Donnelly
1982La VoceEnglish: The Voice
1988Nulla ci può fermare
Il cuore di mammaValeria
1989L'assassina
1994Quando le montagne finisconoAnna
1996FestivalCarla Melis
The Barber of RioSilvia
1997Il cielo è sempre più blu
1999Libero BurroCaterina Clavarino
2004Non ti muovereUltima donna di questa storiaUncredited; also writer, English: Don't Move
Television
Year Title Role Notes
1984Un caso d'incoscienzaHelgaTelevision film
Un delittoTelevision film
1987Il commissario corsoMini-series; episode: Senza Prove
1988Lucas läβt grüβenTelevision film
ChériTelevision film
1990Una fredda mattina di maggioLiaTelevision film
1991Un cane sciolto 2Television film
Duel of HeartsZaraTelevision film
Le flic de MoscouVirginie2 episodes: Meurtre au monastère, Crime sous hypnose

Theatre
  • 1982: Ifigenia di Goethe
  • 1983-1983: Venezia salvata di T.
  • 1984-1985: La tre sorelle di Cechov (The Three Sisters of Cechov)
  • 1984-1985: L'onesto Jago di C.
  • 1984-1985: L'Alcade di Zalamea di Calderon de la Barca (The Governor of Zalamea Calderon de la Barca)
  • 1985-1986: La Signora Giulia di Strindberg
  • 1986: Antigone di Sofocle
  • 1987: Faust di Goethe
  • 1987: Mon Faust di Paul Valéry
  • 1988: Bambino di Susan Sontag (Child of Susan Sontag)
  • 1989: Praga Magica-Valeria (Magic Prague-Valeria)
  • 1992-1993: A piedi nudi nel parco (Barefoot in the Park)
  • 1994: Colpi bassi (Low Blows)

Works
  • Il Catino Di Zinco, Venezia : Marsilio Editori, 1994. ISBN 88-317-5897-7
  • Manola, Milano : Mondadori, 1998. ISBN 88-04-41016-7
  • Non ti muovere, Milano : Mondadori, 2001. ISBN 88-04-48947-2
  • Zorro. Un eremita sul marciapiede, Milano : Mondadori, 2004. ISBN 88-04-53516-4
  • Venuto al mondo, Mondadori, Milano 2008. ISBN 88-04-57370-8
  • Nessuno si salva da solo, Milano : Mondadori, 2011, ISBN 978-88-046-0865-3
  • Mare al mattino, Turino: Einaudi, 2011 ISBN 978-88-062-1113-4
  • Splendore, Milano, Mondadori, 2013. ISBN 978-88-04-63808-7

Awards and nominations

References
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