1955Nominee
Best Director
Italia K2
Marcello Baldi
Director · Writer
Telve, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
August 1, 1923
Biography
Birth Date: 08/01/1923 Birth Place: Telve, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy Day of Death: 07/22/2008 Marcello Baldi was an Italian film director and screenwriter known for his work in documentaries and feature films. He began his career as an assistant director, collaborating with notable filmmakers such as Alessandro Blasetti and Pietro Germi. Baldi made his directorial debut with the documentary Italia K2 (1955), which chronicled the first Italian expedition to K2. He directed over 30 films, including Goliath and the Dragon (1960) and Countdown to Doomsday (1966). Baldi's films often explored historical and adventure themes, contributing to Italian cinema's diverse landscape.
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Representative Works
Awards and Honors
Critical Favorites
1962Nominee
Best Director
Night Train to Milan
1960Nominee
Best Writing
The Revenge of Hercules
Career Highlights
1965Highlight
Best Director
Samson and Gideon
1963Highlight
Best Director
Jacob: The Man Who Fought with God
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The Revenge of Hercules
100 Years of Love