Nazzareno Piana

Nazzareno Piana was born in Rome in 1930 Trained as an architect he approached the world of cinema at a young age beginning a long and passionate career as a production designer set decorator and architectural designer for film Gifted with a refined eye and an extraordinary ability to bring imaginary worlds to life he contributed to the creation of some of the most iconic works in both Italian and international cinema Throughout his career he worked with masters of cinema such as director Federico Felliniwinner of five Academy Awards including four for Best Foreign Language Filmand Oscarwinning production designer Dante Ferretti By helping to realize their artistic visions he took part in works that have left a mark on film history On some occasions he also appeared as an actor offering his artistic versatility He worked on films of extraordinary significance including The Passion of the Christ 2004 directed by Mel Gibson The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou 2004 directed by Wes Anderson Gangs of New York 2002 directed by Martin Scorsese The Name of the Rose 1986 directed by JeanJacques Annaud City of Women La città delle donne 1980 directed by Federico Fellini And the Ship Sails On E la nave va 1983 directed by Federico Fellini Conversation Piece Gruppo di famiglia in un interno 1974 directed by Luchino Visconti The Voice of the Moon La voce della luna 1990 directed by Federico Fellini Ginger and Fred 1986 directed by Federico Fellini Amarcord 1973 directed by Federico Fellini and many more which testify to his tireless dedication to the craft and his silent yet essential contribution to the magic of cinema Nazzareno Piana was a craftsman of the imaginary capable of creating timeless environments by combining design rigor with artistic sensitivity His work continues to live on through sets details and atmospheres that still enchant audiences to this day