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Pupi Avati

Pupi Avati

DirectorWriterActorProducerArt Nov 3 (age 87) Bologna, Italy 1968–2026 (58 year career)
6.1 avg rating

Biography

Pupi (Giuseppe) Avati was born in Bologna in 1938. After attending school and studying Political Science at the University of Florence, he started working at a frozen food company. At the same time, he developed a passion for jazz, becoming a proficient clarinetist. In the second half of the 1950s, he formed and played in the Doctor Dixie Jazz Band, of which Lucio Dalla was also a member.[3] Although he initially intended to be a professional musician, Avati felt he lacked the necessary talent.…

Known For

Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom
Film

Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom

Writer
The House with Laughing Windows
Film

The House with Laughing Windows

Director
Welcome Mr. President!
Film

Welcome Mr. President!

Potere Forte
Christmas Present
Film

Christmas Present

Director
Mr. Devil
Film

Mr. Devil

Director
Giovanna's Father
Film

Giovanna's Father

Director
Christmas Rematch
Film

Christmas Rematch

Director
Zeder
Film

Zeder

Director

Filmography

Crew (162)

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Movies (156)

The Warmth of Dance

The Warmth of Dance

2026 Upcoming

Director

Apr 30

The Warmth of Dance

The Warmth of Dance

2026 Upcoming

Screenplay

Apr 30

The American Backyard

The American Backyard

2025

Director

6.7
The American Backyard

The American Backyard

2025

Novel

6.7
The American Backyard

The American Backyard

2025

Screenplay

6.7
The American Backyard

The American Backyard

2025

Story

6.7
Un Natale a casa Croce

Un Natale a casa Croce

2024

Director

6.0
Un Natale a casa Croce

Un Natale a casa Croce

2024

Writer

6.0
Nato il sei ottobre

Nato il sei ottobre

2024

Director

5.0
Nato il sei ottobre

Nato il sei ottobre

2024

Screenplay

5.0
La quattordicesima domenica del tempo ordinario

La quattordicesima domenica del tempo ordinario

2023

Director

5.5
La quattordicesima domenica del tempo ordinario

La quattordicesima domenica del tempo ordinario

2023

Writer

5.5
Dante

Dante

2022

Director

5.1
Dante

Dante

2022

Screenplay

5.1
Dante

Dante

2022

Story

5.1
Lei mi parla ancora

Lei mi parla ancora

2021

Director

6.2
Lei mi parla ancora

Lei mi parla ancora

2021

Executive Producer

6.2
Lei mi parla ancora

Lei mi parla ancora

2021

Writer

6.2
Mr. Devil

Mr. Devil

2019

Director

6.0
Mr. Devil

Mr. Devil

2019

Screenplay

6.0
Mr. Devil

Mr. Devil

2019

Story

6.0
Il fulgore di Dony

Il fulgore di Dony

2018

Director

7.4
Il fulgore di Dony

Il fulgore di Dony

2018

Writer

7.4
Laura's Wedding

Laura's Wedding

2015

Director

4.5
Laura's Wedding

Laura's Wedding

2015

Story

4.5
Laura's Wedding

Laura's Wedding

2015

Teleplay

4.5
Sun in My Eyes

Sun in My Eyes

2015

Director

5.4
Sun in My Eyes

Sun in My Eyes

2015

Story

5.4
Sun in My Eyes

Sun in My Eyes

2015

Teleplay

5.4
A Golden Boy

A Golden Boy

2014

Director

5.3
A Golden Boy

A Golden Boy

2014

Screenplay

5.3
A Wedding

A Wedding

2013

Director

8.0
The Bad Child

The Bad Child

2013

Director

5.6
The Bad Child

The Bad Child

2013

Screenplay

5.6
The Bad Child

The Bad Child

2013

Story

5.6
The Big Heart of Girls

The Big Heart of Girls

2011

Director

5.8
The Big Heart of Girls

The Big Heart of Girls

2011

Screenplay

5.8
The Big Heart of Girls

The Big Heart of Girls

2011

Story

5.8
Se sei così, ti dico sì

Se sei così, ti dico sì

2011

Producer

4.7
Il figlio più piccolo

Il figlio più piccolo

2010

Director

5.6
Il figlio più piccolo

Il figlio più piccolo

2010

Writer

5.6
A Second Childhood

A Second Childhood

2010

Director

6.7
A Second Childhood

A Second Childhood

2010

Writer

6.7
The Friends At The Margherita Café

The Friends At The Margherita Café

2009

Director

5.6
The Friends At The Margherita Café

The Friends At The Margherita Café

2009

Idea

5.6
The Friends At The Margherita Café

The Friends At The Margherita Café

2009

Producer

5.6
The Friends At The Margherita Café

The Friends At The Margherita Café

2009

Screenplay

5.6
The Friends At The Margherita Café

The Friends At The Margherita Café

2009

Story

5.6
The Friends At The Margherita Café

The Friends At The Margherita Café

2009

Writer

5.6
Giovanna's Father

Giovanna's Father

2008

Director

6.9
Giovanna's Father

Giovanna's Father

2008

Writer

6.9
A Dinner for Them to Meet

A Dinner for Them to Meet

2007

Director

5.9
A Dinner for Them to Meet

A Dinner for Them to Meet

2007

Screenplay

5.9
The Hideout

The Hideout

2007

Director

6.1
The Hideout

The Hideout

2007

Screenplay

6.1
The Hideout

The Hideout

2007

Story

6.1
Ma quando arrivano le ragazze?

Ma quando arrivano le ragazze?

2005

Director

5.8
Ma quando arrivano le ragazze?

Ma quando arrivano le ragazze?

2005

Writer

5.8
The Second Wedding Night

The Second Wedding Night

2005

Director

6.2
The Second Wedding Night

The Second Wedding Night

2005

Writer

6.2
Christmas Rematch

Christmas Rematch

2004

Director

6.8
Christmas Rematch

Christmas Rematch

2004

Idea

6.8
Christmas Rematch

Christmas Rematch

2004

Screenplay

6.8
Christmas Rematch

Christmas Rematch

2004

Story

6.8
Christmas Rematch

Christmas Rematch

2004

Writer

6.8
Incantato

Incantato

2003

Director

6.4
Incantato

Incantato

2003

Screenplay

6.4
Incantato

Incantato

2003

Story

6.4
Knights Of The Quest

Knights Of The Quest

2001

Director

4.7
Knights Of The Quest

Knights Of The Quest

2001

Idea

4.7
Knights Of The Quest

Knights Of The Quest

2001

Novel

4.7
Knights Of The Quest

Knights Of The Quest

2001

Screenplay

4.7
Knights Of The Quest

Knights Of The Quest

2001

Story

4.7
Knights Of The Quest

Knights Of The Quest

2001

Writer

4.7
Midsummer Night Dance

Midsummer Night Dance

1999

Director

6.5
The Mayor

The Mayor

1997

Producer

The Best Man

The Best Man

1997

Director

7.3
The Best Man

The Best Man

1997

Writer

7.3
Arcane Sorcerer

Arcane Sorcerer

1996

Director

6.9
Arcane Sorcerer

Arcane Sorcerer

1996

Writer

6.9
Festival

Festival

1996

Director

6.0
Festival

Festival

1996

Idea

6.0
Festival

Festival

1996

Screenplay

6.0
Festival

Festival

1996

Story

6.0
Festival

Festival

1996

Writer

6.0
The Childhood Friend

The Childhood Friend

1994

Director

5.3
The Childhood Friend

The Childhood Friend

1994

Writer

5.3
The Room Next Door

The Room Next Door

1994

Writer

1.0
Declarations of Love

Declarations of Love

1994

Director

6.3
Magnificat

Magnificat

1993

Director

6.1
Magnificat

Magnificat

1993

Screenplay

6.1
Magnificat

Magnificat

1993

Story

6.1
Brothers and Sisters

Brothers and Sisters

1992

Director

3.5
Brothers and Sisters

Brothers and Sisters

1992

Screenplay

3.5
Brothers and Sisters

Brothers and Sisters

1992

Story

3.5
Where the Night Begins

Where the Night Begins

1991

Writer

6.2
Bix

Bix

1991

Director

6.3
Bix

Bix

1991

Writer

6.3
The Story of Boys and Girls

The Story of Boys and Girls

1989

Director

6.5
The Story of Boys and Girls

The Story of Boys and Girls

1989

Screenplay

6.5
The Story of Boys and Girls

The Story of Boys and Girls

1989

Story

6.5
Sposi

Sposi

1988

Director

5.8
Sposi

Sposi

1988

Editor

5.8
Sposi

Sposi

1988

Story

5.8
Sposi

Sposi

1988

Writer

5.8
The Last Minute

The Last Minute

1987

Director

5.9
The Last Minute

The Last Minute

1987

Writer

5.9
Christmas Present

Christmas Present

1986

Director

7.3
Christmas Present

Christmas Present

1986

Screenplay

7.3
Christmas Present

Christmas Present

1986

Story

7.3
Impiegati

Impiegati

1985

Director

6.2
Impiegati

Impiegati

1985

Screenplay

6.2
Impiegati

Impiegati

1985

Story

6.2
Graduation Party

Graduation Party

1985

Director

7.1
Graduation Party

Graduation Party

1985

Screenplay

7.1
Graduation Party

Graduation Party

1985

Story

7.1
The Three of Us

The Three of Us

1984

Director

6.4
The Three of Us

The Three of Us

1984

Screenplay

6.4
The Three of Us

The Three of Us

1984

Story

6.4
Zeder

Zeder

1983

Director

6.4
Zeder

Zeder

1983

Screenplay

6.4
Zeder

Zeder

1983

Story

6.4
A School Trip

A School Trip

1983

Director

7.2
A School Trip

A School Trip

1983

Writer

7.2
Dancing Paradise

Dancing Paradise

1982

Director

6.5
Help Me Dream

Help Me Dream

1981

Director

7.5
Help Me Dream

Help Me Dream

1981

Screenplay

7.5
Help Me Dream

Help Me Dream

1981

Story

7.5
Macabre

Macabre

1980

Writer

5.7
The Stars in the Ditch

The Stars in the Ditch

1979

Director

7.9
The Stars in the Ditch

The Stars in the Ditch

1979

Screenplay

7.9
The Stars in the Ditch

The Stars in the Ditch

1979

Story

7.9
Cinema!!!

Cinema!!!

1979

Director

6.5
Cinema!!!

Cinema!!!

1979

Writer

6.5
All The Souls... Except the Dead

All The Souls... Except the Dead

1977

Director

6.2
All The Souls... Except the Dead

All The Souls... Except the Dead

1977

Writer

6.2
Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom

Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom

1976

Writer

6.3
The Mistress is Served

The Mistress is Served

1976

Screenplay

2.8
House of Pleasure for Women

House of Pleasure for Women

1976

Director

5.5
House of Pleasure for Women

House of Pleasure for Women

1976

Writer

5.5
The House with Laughing Windows

The House with Laughing Windows

1976

Director

7.2
The House with Laughing Windows

The House with Laughing Windows

1976

Screenplay

7.2
The House with Laughing Windows

The House with Laughing Windows

1976

Story

7.2
The Baron's Mazurka

The Baron's Mazurka

1975

Director

6.7
The Baron's Mazurka

The Baron's Mazurka

1975

Screenplay

6.7
The Baron's Mazurka

The Baron's Mazurka

1975

Story

6.7
Il cav. Costante Nicosia demoniaco, ovvero Dracula in Brianza

Il cav. Costante Nicosia demoniaco, ovvero Dracula in Brianza

1975

Screenplay

5.7
The Kiss

The Kiss

1974

Writer

2.0
Blood Relations

Blood Relations

1970

Director

5.7
Blood Relations

Blood Relations

1970

Screenplay

5.7
Blood Relations

Blood Relations

1970

Story

5.7
Thomas

Thomas

1970

Director

7.7
Thomas

Thomas

1970

Screenplay

7.7
Thomas

Thomas

1970

Story

7.7
Satanik

Satanik

1968

First Assistant Director

3.8
La casa dalle finestre che ridono

La casa dalle finestre che ridono

Director