Ettore Maria Fizzarotti
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- January 3, 1916
- Died
- September 10, 1985
- Birthplace
- Naples, Italy
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.
Filmography
Sgarro alla camorra 1973
Director
It's a Woman's War 1971
Director
Symphony of Love 1970
Director
Midnight of Love 1970
Director, Writer
Lisa with the Blue Eyes 1969
Story
Il suo nome è Donna Rosa 1969
Director, Screenplay
Chimera 1968
Director
I'll Sell My Skin Dearly 1968
Director
Tonight I'll Throw Me 1967
Director
Soldati e capelloni 1967
Director
Perdono 1966
Director
You'll See Me Returning 1966
Director
No One Can Judge Me 1966
Director
Don't Ever Leave Me 1965
Director
I'm Not Worthy of You 1965
Director
So In Love 1964
Director
Una lacrima sul viso 1964
Director
Amore mio 1964
First Assistant Director
I terribili sette 1963
First Assistant Director
The Fall of Rome 1963
First Assistant Director
The Golden Arrow 1962
First Assistant Director
Sword of the Conqueror 1961
First Assistant Director
Rome, 1585 1961
Assistant Director
Le signore 1960
First Assistant Director
Tuppe tuppe, Marescià! 1958
First Assistant Director
A Sailor's Promises 1958
First Assistant Director
You, Your Mother, and Me 1958
First Assistant Director
We will get married in Capri 1956
First Assistant Director
Sing with us 1955
First Assistant Director
A Free Woman 1954
Script Supervisor
- Napoli è sempre Napoli
Napoli è sempre Napoli 1954
Writer
Naples Sings 1953
First Assistant Director
Cuore forestiero 1952
First Assistant Director
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