Claudio Giovannesi (b. 1978) is an Italian director, screenwriter, and composer. He graduated in Modern Letters from Sapienza University of Rome and in Film Directing from the Experimental Film Centre. In 2008, he debuted with “La casa sulle nuvole,” showcased at the Brussels Film Festival. His second film, “Alì ha gli occhi azzurri” (2012), earned him the Special Jury Prize and Best First and Second Feature Award at the Rome Film Festival. “Fiore” (2016) premiered at the Cannes Film Festival’s Directors’ Fortnight. Giovannesi’s fourth feature film, “Piranhas” (2019), adapted from Roberto Saviano’s novel, competed at the 69th Berlin International Film Festival, winning the Silver Bear for Best Screenplay and receiving critical acclaim.