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Michele Soavi
DIRECTOR

Michele Soavi

Known for The Legend of the Christmas Witch · Little Lips · FantastiCozzi

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Michele Soavi, sometimes known as Michael Soavi (born 3 July 1957) is an Italian filmmaker, actor, and screenwriter best known for his work in the horror film genre, working alongside directors like Dario Argento and Lucio Fulci. Description above from the Wikipedia article Michele Soavi, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Snapshot 2026-10-16

Born
Jul 3, 1957
Birthplace
Milan, Lombardy, Italy
Known For
Directing

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Michele Soavi, sometimes known as Michael Soavi (born 3 July 1957) is an Italian filmmaker, actor, and screenwriter best known for his work in the horror film genre, working alongside directors like Dario Argento and Lucio Fulci.

Description above from the Wikipedia article Michele Soavi, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Known For

MOVIEThe Legend of the Christmas Witch
The Legend of the Christmas WitchDirector · 2018
★ 5.3
MOVIELittle Lips
Little LipsThe acrobat · 1978
★ 4.9
MOVIEFantastiCozzi
FantastiCozzi(archive footage) · 2016
★ 6.0

Filmography

Movies

The School Teacher
1975
Little LipsThe acrobat
1978
The Biggest BattleTed Foster (uncredited)
1978
B
BambulèCo-Director
1979
Figlio delle stelleAssistant Editor
1979
Alien 2: On EarthBurt
1980
City of the Living DeadTommy Fisher
1980
Day of the CobraLeo Kandinsky (uncredited)
1980
Men or Not Men
1980
AbsurdBiker (uncredited)
1981
AbsurdAssistant Director
1981
Caligula: The Untold StoryDomitius
1982
Caligula: The Untold StoryWriter
1982
TenebreMaria's Boyfriend / Man with Girl on Beach (uncredited)
1982
TenebreSecond Assistant Director
1982
The New York RipperNewspaper Buyer (uncredited)
1982
2020 Texas GladiatorsAssistant Director
1983
A Blade in the DarkTony Rendina
1983
A Blade in the DarkAssistant Director
1983
EndgameGold Carrier
1983
EndgameSecond Unit
1983
Raiders of AtlantisJames
1983
BlastfighterPete
1984
Dario Argento's World of HorrorDirector
1985
Dario Argento's World of HorrorWriter
1985
DemonsMan in Black / Jerry
1985
DemonsAssistant Director
1985
PhenomenaKurt, Geiger's Assistant
1985
PhenomenaFirst Assistant Director
1985
OperaInspector Daniele Soave (uncredited)
1987
OperaSecond Unit Director
1987
Stage FrightYoung Cop (uncredited)
1987
Stage FrightDirector
1987
The Adventures of Baron MunchausenSecond Unit Director
1988
The Black CatCarl - film director (uncredited)
1989
The Church1st Policeman at Lisa's House
1989
The ChurchDirector
1989
The ChurchScreenplay
1989
The Mask of SatanBebo
1990
Dario Argento: Master of HorrorSelf
1991
Return from Death (Frankenstein 2000)Writer
1991
The SectMagician on TV (uncredited)
1991
The SectDirector
1991
The SectWriter
1991
Cemetery ManMan in City Square (uncredited)
1994
Cemetery ManDirector
1994
Cemetery ManProducer
1994
Il testimoneDirector
2001
Il testimoneWriter
2001
Uno biancaDirector
2001
Uno biancaWriter
2001
Uno biancaIdea
2001
Uno biancaStory
2001
Uno biancaScript
2001
Uno biancaScreenplay
2001
FrancescoDirector
2002
The Brothers GrimmSecond Unit Director
2005
Death Is Beautiful: Michele Soavi Directs Dellamorte DellamoreSelf
2006
Political TargetDirector
2006
The Goodbye KissDirector
2006
The Goodbye KissStory
2006
The Goodbye KissScreenplay
2006
HS
Hanging ShadowsSelf
2007
Milan – Palermo: The ReturnShotgun Hitman
2007
Blood of the LosersDirector
2008
Blood of the LosersWriters' Assistant
2008
Paura: Lucio Fulci Remembered - Volume 1Self
2008
Ultimo - L'Occhio Del FalcoDirector
2013
FantastiCozzi(archive footage)
2016
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Il mistero della cattedraleself
2017
Omega Rising: Remembering Joe D'AmatoSelf
2017
Aquarius Visionarius - Il cinema di Michele SoaviSelf
2018
Dogman's Rabies: UnderdogThanks
2018
Rocco Chinnici: May Your Kiss Lie Lightly on My HeadDirector
2018
The Legend of the Christmas WitchDirector
2018
Erinnerungen an Lucio FulciSelf
2019
Fulci for FakeSelf
2019
Inferno Rosso: Joe D'Amato on the Road of ExcessSelf
2021
Dream TimeSé stesso
2023
Dario Argento: PanicoSelf
2024
SM
Shoot Me: The Real Story of the Italian Texas Gladiatorsself
2024
The Dark FantasticSelf
2025
C'era una volta a ViareggioSelf
2026

Television

SabbathBebo · 1 eps
1989
White UnoTeleplay
2001
White UnoDirector
2001
L'ultima PallottolaDirector
2003
Political TargetTeleplay
2006
Political TargetDirector
2006
Nassiryia - Per non dimenticareDirector
2007
Nassiryia - Per non dimenticareTeleplay
2007
Adriano OlivettiDirector
2013
Adriano OlivettiTeleplay
2013
Rocco SchiavoneDirector
2016
While I Was AwayDirector
2019
La guerra è finitaDirector
2020
La guerra è finitaCreator
2020
BlancaDirector
2021
MakariDirector
2021
L'invisibile - La Cattura di Matteo Messina DenaroCreator
2026
Le libere donneDirector
2026

Photos

Michele Soavi photo
Michele Soavi photo
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