Franco Brocani

Franco Brocani

Actor · Director · Writer

Murazzano, Piedmont, Italy
September 10, 1938

Biography

Franco Brocani was an Italian film director, screenwriter, and actor. He was known for his avant-garde and experimental approach to cinema. Brocani directed films such as Necropolis (1970), which explored themes of death and the supernatural. His work often challenged traditional narrative structures, contributing to the experimental film movement in Italy.

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Franco Brocani 1

Representative Works

By Now My Return to Knossos Is Certain
By Now My Return to Knossos Is Certain
4.5
/ Italian
Screck!
Screck!
No Rating Yet
/ Italian
On Poetry
On Poetry
No Rating Yet
/ Italian
Love and Anger
Love and Anger
5.2
/ Italian
The Return of the Exorcist
The Return of the Exorcist
6.0
/ Italian
Necropolis
Necropolis
4.8
/ Italian
Sex of the Witch
Sex of the Witch
4.4
/ Italian
Clodia - Fragmenta
Clodia - Fragmenta
3.3
/ Italian
Marco Ferreri: The Director Who Came from the Future
Marco Ferreri: The Director Who Came from the Future
6.8
/ English
Il Centauro
Il Centauro
No Rating Yet
/ Italian
The Minotaur Mask
The Minotaur Mask
4.3
/ Italian
Umano Non Umano
Umano Non Umano
6.2
/ Italian

Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

Screck!
1966Nominee

Best Director

Screck!

On Poetry
1984Nominee

Best Director

On Poetry

Love and Anger
1969Nominee

Best Director

Love and Anger

Career Highlights

The Return of the Exorcist
1975Highlight

Best Writing

The Return of the Exorcist

Necropolis
1970Highlight

Best Director

Necropolis

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