Direction: Pupi Avati

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Pupi Avati. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


6.9

53 votes

The House With Laughing Windows

1976 · Movie · 110 min. · Italy

Direction Pupi Avati

Cast Lino Capolicchio · Francesca Marciano · Gianni Cavina · Giulio Pizzirani

Synopsis The House With Laughing Windows (1976) follows Stefano, a young art restorer, who is tasked with preserving a fresco depicting the torment of St. Sebastian. The mural was the final creation of the troubled artist Legnani, known for his morbid...

6.4

428 votes

6.4

428 votes

Christmas Rematch

2004 · Movie · 99 min. · Italy

Direction Pupi Avati

Cast Diego Abatantuono · Gianni Cavina · Carlo Delle Piane · George Eastman

Synopsis Christmas Rematch (2004) revisits the world of high-stakes poker 17 years after the events of "Regalo di Natale," bringing back the same five players for a fresh and thrilling challenge. As the game unfolds, the question of trust looms large,...

6.3

24 votes

6.3

24 votes

Arcane Sorcerer

1996 · Movie · 96 min. · Italy

Direction Pupi Avati

Cast Andrea Scorzoni · Arnaldo Ninchi · Carlo Cecchi · Stefano Dionisi

Synopsis Arcane Sorcerer (1996) follows the journey of Giacomo Vigetti, a seminary student who finds himself in grave trouble after being accused of seducing a young girl by the Papal State. Compelled to escape, he seeks sanctuary with a former priest...

6.3

81 votes

6.3

81 votes

Giovanna's Father

2008 · Movie · 105 min. · Italy

Direction Pupi Avati

Cast Silvio Orlando · Francesca Neri · Ezio Greggio · Alba Rohrwacher

Synopsis Giovanna's Father (2008) is set in Bologna, 1938, where Michele Casali faces a grave dilemma. His teenage daughter, Giovanna, has fatally harmed her closest friend in a fit of jealousy. Giovanna is deemed mentally unfit and confined to a psychiatric...

6.3

143 votes

6.3

143 votes

6.2

319 votes

5.9

169 votes

A Second Childhood

2010 · Movie · 96 min. · Italy

Direction Pupi Avati

Cast Fabrizio Bentivoglio · Francesca Neri · Serena Grandi · Gianni Cavina

Synopsis A Second Childhood (2010) follows the story of Lino Settembre and his wife Chicca, who enjoy a peaceful married life with successful careers. Lino works as a sports editor at the Messenger, while Chicca is a professor of medieval languages...

5.7

44 votes

5.7

44 votes

Il signor Diavolo

2019 · Movie · 83 min. · Italy

Direction Pupi Avati

Cast Gabriel Lo Giudice · Filippo Franchini · Massimo Bonetti · Alessandro Haber

Synopsis Il signor Diavolo (2019) follows the unsettling events surrounding a 14-year-old boy named Carlo, who is accused of murdering Emilio, a disabled man under the care of the local priest. The Italian Ministry of the Interior is tasked with unraveling...

5.6

111 votes

5.6

111 votes

Revenge of the Dead (Zeder)

1983 · Movie · 89 min. · Italy

Direction Pupi Avati

Cast Gabriele Lavia · Anne Canovas · Paola Tanziani · Cesare Barbetti

Synopsis Revenge of the Dead (Zeder) (1983) follows Stefano, an ambitious young journalist, who acquires a second-hand typewriter and uncovers remnants of text on the ribbon. Intrigued, he pieces together the narrative of Dr. Paolo Zeder, a scientist from the 1950s...

5.6

139 votes

5.6

139 votes

The Big Heart of Girls

2011 · Movie · 85 min. · Italy

Direction Pupi Avati

Cast Micaela Ramazzotti · Cesare Cremonini · Isabelle Adriani · Gisella Sofio

Synopsis The Big Heart of Girls (2011) follows the story of a young woman who, despite her virtuous nature, finds herself drawn to a man who is known for his carefree and unreliable lifestyle. The narrative explores the complexities of their...

5.5

27 votes

5.5

27 votes

A Golden Boy

2014 · Movie · 102 min. · Italy

Direction Pupi Avati

Cast Riccardo Scamarcio · Sharon Stone · Cristiana Capotondi · Giovanna Ralli

Synopsis A Golden Boy (2014) follows the journey of a young copywriter who relocates to Rome after the passing of his screenwriter father. In the eternal city, he crosses paths with a publisher who is eager to publish his late father's...

5.4

28 votes

5.4

28 votes

5.3

76 votes

The Best Man

1997 · Movie · 100 min. · Italy

Direction Pupi Avati

Cast Diego Abatantuono · Inés Sastre · Dario Cantarelli · Cinzia Mascoli

Synopsis The Best Man (1997) follows a captivating tale where a bride, upon seeing the best man, instantly falls deeply in love with him. Despite his attempts to steer clear of her affection, she resolutely decides to end her impending marriage...

5.2

41 votes

5.2

41 votes

5.0

23 votes

The Hideout

2007 · Movie · 100 min. · Italy

Direction Pupi Avati

Cast Laura Morante · Rita Tushingham · Treat Williams · Burt Young

Synopsis The Hideout (2007) is a gripping mystery-thriller centered around an Italian woman (Laura Morante) who relocates to Davenport with the ambition of establishing a restaurant. Following the tragic suicide of her husband, she endures a prolonged period of recovery at...

4.5

63 votes

4.5

63 votes

Strelle Nel Fosso

1979 · Movie · 100 min. · Italy

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Noi tre

1984 · Movie · 88 min. · Italy

Direction Pupi Avati

Cast Cristopher Davidson · Lino Capolicchio · Gianni Cavina · Carlo Delle Piane

Synopsis Noi tre (1984) follows the journey of a young Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart as he is taken to a villa near the picturesque city of Bologna to complete his education. During his stay, Mozart encounters ordinary boys his age, experiences his...

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Brothers and Sisters

1992 · Movie · 92 min. · Italy

Direction Pupi Avati

Cast Franco Nero · Paola Quattrini · Anna Bonaiuto · Lino Capolicchio

Synopsis Brothers and Sisters (1992) follows the emotional journey of Gloria, who, after two decades of marriage, uncovers her husband's infidelity. Devastated, she seeks solace and a fresh start by moving to St. Louis, USA, with her sister. Accompanying her are...

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Not rated