Biography
Pupi (Giuseppe) Avati was born in Bologna in 1938. After attending school and studying Political Science at the University of Florence, he started working at a frozen food company. At the same time, he developed a passion for jazz, becoming a proficient clarinetist. In the second half of the 1950s, he formed and played in the Doctor Dixie Jazz Band, of which Lucio Dalla was also a member.[3] Although he initially intended to be a professional musician, Avati felt he lacked the necessary talent. In the mid-1960s, he decided to dedicate himself to cinema after seeing Federico Fellini's 8½ and its portrait of the role of a director.[4] Avati's passion for music, as well as his love for his hometown, which was the setting of many of his films, were to become recurrent themes found in his productions.
Directed 55
2020s
- 2026
The Warmth Of Dance
Director
- 2025
The American Backyard
Director
- 2024
Un Natale a casa Croce
Director
Nato il sei ottobre
Director
- 2023
La quattordicesima domenica del tempo ordinario
Director
- 2022
Dante
Director
- 2021
Lei mi parla ancora
Director
2010s
- 2019
- 2018
Il fulgore di Dony
Director
- 2015
Sun in My Eyes
Director
- 2014
A Golden Boy
Director
- 2013
Un matrimonio
Director
The Bad Child
Director
- 2011
The Big Heart of Girls
Director
- 2010
A Second Childhood
Director
Il figlio più piccolo
Director
2000s
- 2009
The Friends at the Margherita Café
Director
- 2008
Giovanna's Father
Director
- 2007
A Dinner for Them to Meet
Director
- 2005
The Second Wedding Night
Director
Ma quando arrivano le ragazze?
Director
- 2004
Christmas Rematch
Director
- 2003
Incantato
Director
- 2001
Knights of the Quest
Director
1990s
- 1999
Midsummer Night Dance
Director
- 1997
The Best Man
Director
- 1996
Festival
Director
Arcane Sorcerer
Director
- 1994
Declarations of Love
Director
The Childhood Friend
Director
- 1993
Magnificat
Director
- 1992
- 1991
Bix
Director
1980s
- 1989
The Story of Boys and Girls
Director
- 1988
- 1987
The Last Minute
Director
- 1986
Christmas Present
Director
- 1985
Graduation Party
Director
Impiegati
Director
- 1984
- 1983
A School Trip
Director
Revenge of the Dead
Director
- 1982
Che fai... ridi?
Director
- 1981
Help Me Dream
Director
1970s
- 1979
Cinema!!!
Director
The Stars in the Ditch
Director
- 1977
All The Souls... Except the Dead
Director
- 1976
House of Pleasure for Women
Director
- 1975
The Baron's Mazurka
Director
- 1970
Thomas
Director
Blood Relations
Director
1960s
- 1968
Satanik
First Assistant Director
Wrote 59
2020s
- 2026
The Warmth Of Dance
Screenplay, Idea, Story, Writer
- 2025
The American Backyard
Screenplay, Novel, Story
- 2024
Un Natale a casa Croce
Writer
Nato il sei ottobre
Screenplay
- 2023
La quattordicesima domenica del tempo ordinario
Writer
- 2022
Dante
Story, Screenplay
- 2021
Lei mi parla ancora
Writer
2010s
- 2019
- 2018
Il fulgore di Dony
Writer
- 2015
Sun in My Eyes
Story, Teleplay
- 2014
A Golden Boy
Screenplay
- 2013
Un matrimonio
Writer
The Bad Child
Story, Screenplay
- 2011
The Big Heart of Girls
Story, Screenplay
- 2010
A Second Childhood
Writer
Il figlio più piccolo
Writer
2000s
- 2009
The Friends at the Margherita Café
Writer, Idea, Story, Screenplay
- 2008
Giovanna's Father
Writer
- 2007
A Dinner for Them to Meet
Screenplay
- 2005
The Second Wedding Night
Writer
Ma quando arrivano le ragazze?
Writer, Idea, Story, Screenplay
- 2004
Christmas Rematch
Writer, Story, Idea, Screenplay
- 2003
Incantato
Screenplay, Story
- 2001
Knights of the Quest
Writer, Screenplay, Novel, Idea, Story
1990s
- 1997
The Best Man
Writer
- 1996
Festival
Writer, Idea, Screenplay, Story
Arcane Sorcerer
Writer
- 1995
Night Voices
Screenplay
- 1994
The Room Next Door
Writer
The Childhood Friend
Writer
- 1993
Magnificat
Screenplay, Story
- 1992
- 1991
Bix
Writer
Where the Night Begins
Writer
1980s
- 1989
The Story of Boys and Girls
Screenplay, Story
- 1988
- 1987
The Last Minute
Writer
- 1986
Christmas Present
Screenplay, Story
- 1985
Graduation Party
Screenplay, Story
Impiegati
Story, Screenplay
- 1984
- 1983
A School Trip
Writer
Revenge of the Dead
Screenplay, Story
- 1981
Help Me Dream
Screenplay, Story
- 1980
Macabre
Writer
1970s
- 1979
Cinema!!!
Writer
The Stars in the Ditch
Story, Screenplay
- 1977
All The Souls... Except the Dead
Writer
- 1976
The Mistress is Served
Screenplay
House of Pleasure for Women
Writer
- 1975
Il cav. Costante Nicosia demoniaco, ovvero Dracula in Brianza
Screenplay
The Baron's Mazurka
Screenplay, Story
- 1974
The Kiss
Writer
- 1970
Thomas
Story, Screenplay
Blood Relations
Story, Screenplay
Acted in 8
2020s
- 2025
La nostra magnifica ossessione - Bernardo Bertolucci e la sua generazione
Movie
- 2024
Alberto Sordi Secret
Movie
- 2023
Biasanòt
Movie
- 2022
Souvenir d'Italie
Movie
- 2021
Vorrei sparire senza morire
Sé stesso
2010s
- 2015
The Day of the Two Holy Popes
Movie
- 2013
Welcome Mr. President!
Potere Forte
Produced 4
2020s
- 2021
Lei mi parla ancora
Executive Producer
2010s
- 2011
Se sei così, ti dico sì
Producer
2000s
- 2009
The Friends at the Margherita Café
Producer
1990s
- 1997
The Mayor
Producer
Other crew 2
2020s
- 2026
The Warmth Of Dance
Script
2000s
- 2005
Ma quando arrivano le ragazze?
Script
Created 2
2010s
- 2013
Un matrimonio
Creator
1990s
- 1995
Night Voices
Creator
Edited 1
1980s
- 1988
Appearances17
2020s
- 2025
L'incanto
Self
- 2024
- 2022
La Piazza che verrà, Bologna e il Cinema
Self
La voglia matta di vivere
Self
- 2020
Paolo Conte, Come Away with Me
Self
Italy Possessed: A Brief History of Exorcist Rip-Offs
Himself
2010s
- 2019
Boia, maschere e segreti: l’horror italiano degli anni sessanta
Self
- 2018
Bava Puzzle
Himself
- 2014
27 aprile Racconto di un evento
Self
Gian Luigi Rondi - Vita, cinema, passione
Self
C'era una volta il prossimamente
Self
- 2011
Noi c'eravamo
Self
- 2010
Portrait Of My Father
Self
2000s
- 2009
Pietro Germi - The Good, The Beautiful and The Bad
Self
- 2004
Pupi Avati: Questa sera vi porto al cinema
Self
- 2002
Venticinque anni di culto
Self - Director
1970s
- 1976
