1961Nominee
Best Director
Constantine and the Cross
Lionello De Felice
Director · Writer
Naples, Campania, Italy
September 9, 1916
Biography
Lionello De Felice was an Italian film director and screenwriter active from the early 1950s to the mid-1960s. Born in Naples, he began his career as an assistant director before making his directorial debut with Senza bandiera (1951). De Felice directed several films across various genres, including Too Young for Love (1953), Cento anni d'amore (1954), and Constantine and the Cross (1961). His work is noted for its narrative depth and exploration of complex characters, contributing to the richness of Italian cinema during his era.
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Representative Works
Awards and Honors
Critical Favorites
1943Nominee
Best Director
Apparizione
1966Winner
Best Writing
Countdown to Doomsday
Career Highlights
1966Highlight
Best Director
The Murder Clinic
1942Highlight
Best Director
Four Steps in the Clouds
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The Murder Clinic
Goliath and the Sins of Babylon