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Giada Colagrande Biography

(Italian Film Director and Actress)

Birthday: October 16, 1975 (Libra)

Born In: Pescara, Italy

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Giada Colagrande is a filmmaker and actress from Italy. Her films are known for their unique observation of post-modernism and the human condition in today’s world. Colagrande was educated in her native country as well as in Switzerland and Australia. She began her career with a series of video shorts about eight contemporary artists. Released between 1997 and 2000, the series, which was named ‘VOLUME’, earned her international recognition. She wrote, produced, directed, and acted in the 2002 drama ‘Open My Mind’. The movie was selected to be shown at numerous film festivals across the globe. Receiving universal acclaim, the film won her the Prix de l'Avenir at the 2002 Paris International Cinema Meeting and the Best Director Award at the 2003 Sulmonacinema Film Festival. Since then, she has released three more feature films, two documentaries, and a video short. Her husband, American actor and filmmaker Willem Dafoe, has starred in most of her films alongside her.

Birthday: October 16, 1975 (Libra)

Born In: Pescara, Italy

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Age: 49 Years, 49 Year Old Females

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Spouse/Ex-: Willem Dafoe (m. 2005)

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awards: Controcampo Award for Narrative Feature-length Films

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    What is Giada Colagrande known for?

    Giada Colagrande is known for being an Italian film director, screenwriter, and actress.
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    What are some notable films directed by Giada Colagrande?

    Some notable films directed by Giada Colagrande include "Before It Had a Name," "A Woman," and "Padre."
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    How would you describe Giada Colagrande's directorial style?

    Giada Colagrande's directorial style is often described as poetic, introspective, and visually striking.
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    Has Giada Colagrande collaborated with any famous actors or filmmakers?

    Yes, Giada Colagrande has collaborated with renowned actors and filmmakers such as Willem Dafoe and Abel Ferrara.
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    What themes or subjects does Giada Colagrande often explore in her work?

    Giada Colagrande's work often explores themes of identity, memory, and human relationships through a surreal and emotional lens.

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Career
In 1995, Giada Colagrande came to Rome and began her career by making video art and documentaries on contemporary art. Two years later, she was invited to participate in VOLUME, a video-short project on some of the most influential figures of contemporary art. She accepted, and from 1997 to 2000, made video portraits of Jannis Kounellis, Alfredo Pirri, Bernhard Rüdiger, Nunzio, Raimund Kummer, Gianni Dessí, Maurizio Savini, and Sol LeWitt.
She made her first short film ‘Carnaval’ in 1997, and followed it up by releasing two more, ‘Fetus – 4 brings death’ (1999), and ‘n.3’ (2000). In 2001, Aprimi il Cuore (Open My Heart), a film she wrote, directed, produced and acted in, was released. It premiered at the Venice Film Festival in 2002 and subsequently was screened at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2003. Besides winning awards at the Paris International Cinema Meeting and Sulmonacinema Film Festival, the movie also received Jury Award nomination for Best Narrative Feature at Tribeca and the Silver Ribbon nomination for Best New Director from the Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists.
She collaborated with her husband for the first time in ‘Before It Had a Name’ (2005). They co-wrote the script and played the lead protagonists in the film. This was Colagrande’s first English script. The film opened at the Venice Film Festival and later was released on DVD under the name ‘The Black Widow’.
She wrote and directed her next film ‘A Woman’ (2010). Starring Defoe and Jess Weixler, the movie received Controcampo Italiano Prize at the 2010 Venice Film Festival. In 2012, she joined PRADA’s ‘The Miu Miu Women's Tales’ video series project and made the short film ‘The Woman Dress’. She also directed ‘Bob Wilson's Life & Death of Marina Abramovic’, a documentary on theatre legends Bob Wilson and Marina Abramovic.
Colagrande and Abramovic worked together again in the 2013 short film ‘The Abramovic Method’. The movie was shown at Venice and has been presented in numerous museums all over the world. Her latest film, ‘Padre’ (2016) starred her, Dafoe, and Franco Battiato.
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Personal Life
Giada Colagrande was born on October 16, 1975, in Pescara, Abruzzo, Italy. She spent her youth in Italy, Switzerland, and Australia, studying in various institutions in those countries.
She first met Dafoe on a street in Rome in 2004. He knew of her body of work and they had mutual friends. After a year of dating, on 24 March 2005, Dafoe asked her to marry him. They wed the next day with his manager and her editor as witnesses.
Facts About Giada Colagrande
Giada Colagrande is an accomplished Italian filmmaker, known for her unique and thought-provoking approach to storytelling.
She is also a talented actress, having appeared in several films and TV series, showcasing her versatility in front of the camera.
Colagrande's work often explores themes of identity, relationships, and the human experience, drawing audiences into her intricately crafted narratives.
In addition to her success in the film industry, she has also delved into the world of art, showcasing her creativity and passion through various mediums.
Outside of her professional life, Giada Colagrande is known for her philanthropic efforts, supporting causes that are close to her heart and making a positive impact in her community.

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