Bruno Bozzetto

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Bruno Bozzetto

Directing 88 March 3, 1938

Milan, Italy

Bruno Bozzetto (born 3 March 1938 in Milan, Italy) is an Italian cartoon animator, creator of many short pieces, mainly of apolitical or satirical nature. He created his first ani…

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What a Cartoon!

What a Cartoon!

7.5 1995 TV Show
The Visitor

The Visitor

5.3 1979 Movie
Allegro non troppo

Allegro non troppo

7.1 1976 Movie
West and Soda

West and Soda

6.8 1965 Movie
The SuperVips

The SuperVips

7.4 1968 Movie
Grasshoppers

Grasshoppers

7.2 1990 Movie
Mistertao

Mistertao

6.5 1988 Movie
The Spaghetti Family

The Spaghetti Family

6.5 2003 TV Show
Il Signor Rossi cerca la felicità

Il Signor Rossi cerca la felicità

9.0 1976 TV Show
Alfa Omega

Alfa Omega

6.5 1962 Movie
Life in a Tin

Life in a Tin

6.4 1967 Movie
Striptease

Striptease

5.5 1977 Movie

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Bruno Bozzetto (born 3 March 1938 in Milan, Italy) is an Italian cartoon animator, creator of many short pieces, mainly of apolitical or satirical nature. He created his first animated short "Tapum! the weapons' story" in 1958 at the age of 20. His most famous character, a hapless little man named "Signor Rossi" (Mr. Rossi), has been featured in many animated shorts as well as starring in three feature films: Mr. Rossi Looks for Happiness (1976), Mr. Rossi's Dreams (1977), and Mr. Rossi's Vacation (1977).

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2025
    Nichetti quantestorie

    Movie Sé stesso

  2. 2025
    Rossi Boomer

    Movie Director

  3. 2024
    The Story of Frank and Nina

    Movie The Commander, Frank's grandfather

  4. 2023
    Sapiens ?

    Movie Self

  5. 2021
    Lele - Il magico mondo di Emanuele Luzzati

    Movie Self

  6. 2019
    Animation Outlaws

    Movie Self

  7. 2019
    Ecosystem

    Movie Director

  8. 2018
    EU & USA

    Movie Director

  9. 2017
    Christmas

    Movie Director

  10. 2016
    Bozzetto non troppo

    Movie Self

  11. 2015
    Happy New Year 2016

    Movie Director

  12. 2014
    A Disposable Xmas

    Movie Director

  13. 2014
    Muko

    Movie Director

  14. 2014
    Mr. Empathy

    Movie Director

  15. 2014
    Walt Disney e l'Italia - Una storia d'amore

    Movie

  16. 2013
    The Perfect Christmas

    Movie Director

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  1. 2013
    Life is Random

    Movie Director

  2. 2013
    Rapsodeus

    Movie Director

  3. 2013
    Vintage or Cool?

    Movie Director

  4. 2012
    The Maya Prophecy

    Movie Director

  5. 2012
    Meritocrazia

    Movie Director

  6. 2012
    Lazy Dog

    Movie Director

  7. 2012
    Game

    Movie Director

  8. 2012
    Sex and Fun

    Movie Director

  9. 2011
    30 anni di SuperQuark - un viaggio sorprendente

    Movie

  10. 2010
    Va bene?

    Movie Director

  11. 2009
    Sporting

    Movie Director

  12. 2009
    Camuni

    Movie Director

  13. 2008
    Armi su strada

    Movie Director

  14. 2007
    The Jungle of Signs

    Movie Director

  15. 2006
    Il bello della differenza

    Movie Director

  16. 2006
    At the Gas Pumps

    Movie Director

  17. 2006
    Travelers and Travelers

    Movie Writer

  18. 2005
    Freedom

    Movie Director

  19. 2005
    La legge sono io

    Movie Director

  20. 2004
    Neuro

    Movie Writer

  21. 2004
    Female & Male

    Movie Director

  22. 2004
    Looo

    Movie Animation

  23. 2004
    Mr. Otto in 17

    Movie Director

  24. 2003
    The Spaghetti Family

    TV show Supervising Art Director