Category Archives: Damiano Damiani

A test of friendship: “Gioco al massacro” [1989 Italy]

Damiano Damiani’s filmography is also one of the most disparate – he doesn’t mind dipping into different genre. But he also has this unique quality of transcending it using cinematic flair, making his films acceptable to even a critical … Continue reading

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Sixties’ kitsch and deviance – “Una ragazza piuttosto complicata” [1969 Italy]

Damiano Damiani was one of the most prominent and prolific Italian directors during the 60’s and 70’s, and his early crime and political dramas were, if not revolutionary, certainly ground-breaking for its time. His erotic/psychological thriller “Una ragazza piuttosto … Continue reading

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