Ettore Maria Fizzarotti
Directing
Ettore Maria Fizzarotti was an Italian film director and screenwriter, renowned for his contributions to the "musicarello" genre—a blend of musical and comedy films popular in Italy during the 1960s. Born in Naples, he was the son of director Armando Fizzarotti. Ettore began his career assisting his father and later collaborated with directors such as Vittorio Cottafavi and Raffaello Matarazzo. He made his directorial debut in 1964 with In ginocchio da te, starring singer Gianni Morandi. This film's success led to a series of collaborations with Morandi, including Non son degno di te (1965) and Se non avessi più te (1965). Fizzarotti's films are characterized by their light-hearted narratives and integration of popular music, reflecting the cultural trends of Italy in the 1960s.
Behind the camera
1973Sgarro alla camorra
Director
1971It's a Woman's War
Director
1970Midnight of Love
Director & Writer
1970Symphony of Love
Director
1969Il suo nome è Donna Rosa
Director & Screenplay
1968Chimera
Director
1968I'll Sell My Skin Dearly
Director
1967Tonight I'll Throw Me
Director
1967Soldati e capelloni
Director
1966No One Can Judge Me
Director
1966You'll See Me Returning
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1966Perdono
Director
1965Don't Ever Leave Me
Director
1965I'm Not Worthy of You
Director
1964So In Love
Director
1964Una lacrima sul viso
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