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Elio Petri

  • Birth: January 29, 1929
  • Death: November 10, 1982
  • Age: 53
  • Italy

Eraclio "Elio" Petri (29 January 1929—10 November 1982) was an Italian writer and director known for his political dramas and thrillers, such as "Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion" (1970), "A Quiet Place in the Country" (1968) and "The Assassin" (1961).

5

nominations

80%

winning rate

4

wins

Academy Awards

Edition Year Award Movie Status
44th edition 1972 Best Original Screenplay Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion

Cannes Film Festival

Edition Year Award Movie Status
25th edition 1972 Palme d'Or [Main Competition] - Award named Grand Prix du Festival International du Film The Working Class Goes to Heaven Winner
23rd edition 1970 Special Jury Prize [Main Competition] Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion Winner
23rd edition 1970 FIPRESCI Prize [Main Competition] Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion Winner
20th edition 1967 Best Screenplay [Main Competition] We Still Kill the Old Way Winner