GABRIELE PIGNOTTA
MEDIA REVIEW
Italian playwright and comedian that is how he likes to define himself!
With over twenty years of career, Gabriele Pignotta is one of the most versatile and recognizable artists on the Italian theatrical scene, but his path also spans cinema and TV with a recognizable style: intelligent, empathetic, and never banal.
Gabriele Pignotta has transformed the art of storytelling into a personal brand. In a career spanning more than twenty years, he has written, directed, and performed in theatrical and cinematic works capable of combining intelligent comedy, social insight, and great empathy. His stylistic hallmark is unmistakable: a profound, ironic, and contemporary comedy that makes you laugh and reflect, speaking to the audience with authenticity.
NUMBERS, RECORDS & AWARDS
seasonal box office record in major national theaters
with Scusa sono in riunione and Ti sposo ma non troppo
Best show
of the season for five consecutive seasons
Absolute record
of tickets sold in a single day at the Sistina Theater
Vittorio Gassman Award
Best theatrical text
2015 Charlot Theater Award
Best comedy for “Mi piaci perché sei così”
2015 Persefone Award
Special Theater Award for “Mi piaci perché sei così”
Giffoni Film Festival
Best Film Elements +6 for “Ötzi and the Mystery of Time”
Nastro d’Argento
Special mention for the short film “Un’altra storia”
Biglietto d’Oro
Story and screenplay for “Sotto una buona stella”
NUMBERS, RECORDS & AWARDS
Seasonal box office record in major national theaters
with “Scusa sono in riunione” and “Ti sposo ma non troppo”
Absolute record
Absolute record for tickets sold in a single day at the Sistina Theatre
Best show
of the season for five consecutive seasons
Charlot Theater Award 2015
Best comedy for “Mi piaci perché sei così”
Persefone Award 2015
Special theater award to “Mi piaci perché sei così”
Giffoni Film Festival
Best Film Elements +6 “Ötzi and the Mystery of Time”
Nastro d’Argento
Special mention for the short film “Un’altra storia”
Vittorio Gassman Award
Best theatrical script
Biglietto d’Oro
Subject and screenplay for “Sotto una buona stella”
NUMERI, RECORD
& PREMI
Seasonal record for box office receipts in major national theaters
with “Scusa sono in riunione” and “Ti sposo ma non troppo”
Best show
of the season for five consecutive seasons
Absolute record
Absolute record for tickets sold in a single day at the Teatro Sistina
Vittorio Gassman Award
Miglior testo teatrale
Charlot Theater Award 2015
Best comedy for “Mi piaci perché sei così”
Persefone Award 2015
Special Theater Award to “Mi piaci perché sei così”
Giffoni Film Festival
Miglior Film Elements +6
“Ötzi e il mistero del tempo”
Nastro d’Argento
Special mention for the short film “Un’altra storia”
Biglietto d'Oro
Subject and screenplay for “Sotto una buona stella”