Francesca Gregorini Biography

(Italian-American Screenwriter and Director Known for Her Film ‘The Truth About Emanuel’)

Birthday: August 7, 1968 (Leo)

Born In: Rome, Italy

Francesca Gregorini is an Italian-American director and writer best recognized for directing the films ‘Tanner Hall’ and ‘The Truth About Emanuel’. As a writer, she has contributed to songs of the minor film ‘See Jane Run’ in which she even had a small acting role. Gregorini had also served as a musician for the CD ‘Sequel’ in which played guitar and bass. A Brown University graduate, she is known for her passionate, worldly and unique style of filmmaking. Her character-driven movies are intuitive and stylistically bold and darkly humorous, with undertones of the surreal. Coming to the artiste’s achievements, one of the independent films she wrote became the official selection at the Toronto International Film Festival of 2009. In addition, her flick ‘The Truth About Emanuel’ was chosen for the US dramatic competition at the Sundance Film Festival of 2013. On a personal level, Gregorini is a lesbian and has dated a handful of women till date.

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Quick Facts

Italian Celebrities Born In August

Also Known As: Francesca McKnight Donatella Romana Gregorini di Savignano di Romagna

Age: 56 Years, 56 Year Old Females

Family:

father: Count Augusto Gregorini

mother: Barbara Bach

siblings: Gianni Gregorini, Jason, Lee and Zak Starkey

Born Country: Italy

Directors American Women

Height: 5'7" (170 cm), 5'7" Females

Grouping of People: Lesbian

Ancestry: Italian American, Austrian American

City: Rome, Italy

More Facts

education: Brown University

  • 1

    What is Francesca Gregorini known for?

    Francesca Gregorini is known for being a talented filmmaker and director.
  • 2

    Which notable projects has Francesca Gregorini worked on?

    Francesca Gregorini has worked on projects such as "The Truth About Emanuel" and "Killing Eve."
  • 3

    Has Francesca Gregorini collaborated with any famous actors or actresses?

    Yes, Francesca Gregorini has collaborated with talented actors and actresses like Jessica Biel and Kaya Scodelario.
  • 4

    What is Francesca Gregorini's directing style like?

    Francesca Gregorini's directing style is often described as artistic, thought-provoking, and emotionally impactful.
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    Where can one watch Francesca Gregorini's films?

    Francesca Gregorini's films can be found on various streaming platforms like Amazon Prime Video and iTunes.
Career
In 2001, Francesca Gregorini contributed two songs to the soundtrack of the minor flick ‘See Jane Run’. Two years later, she played the guitar and bass in her first CD ‘Sequel.’ She then made the flick ‘Tanner Hall’ in 2009. The film explored the emotional complexities faced by adolescents through the stories of four teenage girls who study at a boarding school. This movie was based on her own adolescent experiences. She then wrote and directed the movie ‘The Truth About Emanuel’ in 2013. This movie, starring Alfred Molina, Jessica Biel and Kaya Scodelario, was chosen for the US dramatic competition at the Sundance Film Festival.
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Personal Life
Francesca Gregorini was born as Francesca McKnight Donatella Romana Gregorini di Savignano di Romagna on August 7, 1968 in Rome, Italy. She is the daughter of Barbara Bach and her businessman husband Count Augusto Gregorini. She is also the stepdaughter of drummer Ringo Starr. Gregorini has a younger sister, Gianni, who is the President of her production company. She also has three step-brothers, drummers Jason and Zak and makeup artist, Lee, all of whom are children of Ringo Starr.
The director cum writer studied at the boarding school, The Moses Brown School. Later on, she attended the Brown University and graduated from there in 1990. Coming to Gregorini’s love life, she is a lesbian and was in a relationship with actress Portia de Rossi from 2000 to 2005. Since 2014, she has been in a love relationship with producer Morgan Marling. As for now, the Italian-American filmmaker is not available on any social networking website.
Facts About Francesca Gregorini
Francesca Gregorini is a talented director and screenwriter known for her work on independent films.
She is the daughter of Barbara Bach and the stepdaughter of Ringo Starr, making her a part of a famous and artistic family.
In addition to her film work, Gregorini is also an accomplished musician and has a passion for creating music.
She has been praised for her unique storytelling style and her ability to bring depth and emotion to her characters.
Gregorini is a strong advocate for women's rights and empowerment, using her platform to address important social issues in her work.

Francesca Gregorini Movies

1. The Truth About Emanuel (2013)

  (Thriller, Drama)

2. Tanner Hall (2009)

  (Romance, Drama)

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