Other names Margaret Donnelly Role Writer Name Margaret Mazzantini | Years active 1980–present Occupation Writer, actress | |
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Movies Twice Born, Don't Move, You Can't Save Yourself Alone, Love & Slaps, Antropophagus, Libero Burro, Duel of Hearts Children Pietro Castellitto, Anna Castellitto, Maria Castellitto, Cesare Castellitto Parents Carlo Mazzantini, Anne Donnelly Books Twice Born, Don't Move, Mare al mattino, Zorro Un eremita sul marciapiede, Morning Sea Similar People Sergio Castellitto, Pietro Castellitto, Carlo Mazzantini, Giselda Volodi, Jasmine Trinca |
In Conversation: Margaret Mazzantini with Maria Tucci and Antonio Monda
Margaret Mazzantini ([ˈmarɡaret mattsanˈtiːni]; born 27 October 1961) is an Italian writer and actress. She became a film, television and stage actor, but is best known as a writer. Mazzantini began her acting career in 1980 starring in the cult horror classic Antropophagus, she has also appeared in television and theatre. As a successful writer her novels include Non ti muovere (Don't Move) which was adapted into a film of the same name and is directed by her husband Sergio Castellitto and stars Penélope Cruz. Her career as a writer and actress has earned her several awards and nominations including Campiello Awards, a Golden Ticket Award, and a Goya Award.
Contents
- In Conversation Margaret Mazzantini with Maria Tucci and Antonio Monda
- Twice born il libro di margaret mazzantini presentato all istituto italiano di cultura a toronto
- Early life
- Personal life
- Theatre
- Works
- Awards and nominations
- References

Twice born il libro di margaret mazzantini presentato all istituto italiano di cultura a toronto
Early life

Mazzantini was born in Dublin, Ireland to Carlo Mazzantini, an Italian writer and artist, and Anne Donnelly, an Irish artist. She spent her childhood around Europe, Spain, and Tangier, until the family settled in Tivoli. In 1982 she graduated from the Academy of Dramatic Arts in Rome.
Personal life

She married Sergio Castellitto in 1987. They have four children, Pietro (b. 1992), Maria (b. 1997), Anna (b. 2001) and Cesare (b. 2006). She lives in Rome.

In 2003, she was awarded the title of Knight Order of Merit of the Italian Republic on the initiative of President of the Republic.