Roberto Bentivegna

Roberto Bentivegna is a British-born Italian screenwriter.[1]

Roberto Bentivegna
Born
London, United Kingdom
EducationEmerson College (BA)
Columbia University (MFA)
Occupationscreenwriter

Biography

Bentivegna was born in London and grew up in Milan.[1] He graduated from Emerson College and received his MFA from Columbia University in 2010.[2]

His screenplay The Eel was named to The Black List in 2012 and is currently under development, starring Sam Rockwell.[3][4]

In 2022, he was nominated for a BAFTA Award for Outstanding British Film for his work on House of Gucci.[5][6] He is also adapting Jo Nesbø's novella into an Amazon feature.[7]

References
  1. Bentivegna, Roberto (2021-12-14). "'Gucci' characters needed to take themselves seriously, letting in humor, satire". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on 2022-02-11. Retrieved 2022-02-11.
  2. "'House of Gucci', Written by Alumnus Roberto Bentivegna, Stars Lady Gaga and Adam Driver". Columbia - School of the Arts. Archived from the original on 2022-02-11. Retrieved 2022-02-11.
  3. Finke, Nikki (2012-12-17). "The Black List 2012: Screenplay Roster". Deadline. Archived from the original on 2022-02-11. Retrieved 2022-02-11.
  4. Fleming, Mike Jr. (2014-01-18). "Sundance: 'Laggies' Sam Rockwell Sets 'The Eel' To Reunite With 'Way Way Back' Gang". Deadline. Archived from the original on 2014-10-19. Retrieved 2022-02-11.
  5. "2022 EE British Academy Film Awards: Nominations". www.bafta.org. 2022-01-11. Archived from the original on 2022-02-03. Retrieved 2022-02-11.
  6. Grater, Tom (2022-02-03). "BAFTA Film Awards: 'Dune' & 'The Power Of The Dog' Lead Nominations". Deadline. Archived from the original on 2022-02-03. Retrieved 2022-02-11.
  7. "'House of Gucci' Screenwriter on How He Wrote a 'Fashion Gangster Movie'". Observer. 2021-11-24. Archived from the original on 2021-12-22. Retrieved 2022-02-11.
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