Nino Oxilia

Nino Oxilia (1889–1917) was an Italian playwright, screenwriter and film director.[1] His 1911 play Goodbye Youth was turned into several films. He also wrote the first lyrics for the song "Giovinezza" in 1909. He died in combat during the First World War.

Nino Oxilia
Born
Angelo Agostino Adolfo Oxilia

(1889-11-13)13 November 1889
Died18 November 1917(1917-11-18) (aged 28)
Monte Grappa, Veneto, Kingdom of Italy
OccupationDirector
Screenwriter
Years active1912-1917 (film)

Selected filmography

References

  1. Moliterno p. 258

Bibliography

  • Moliterno, Gino. The A to Z of Italian Cinema. Scarecrow Press, 2009.


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