Luca Marinelli

Actor

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Born in Rome in 1984, actor Luca Marinelli completed his training at the Accademia Nazionale d'Arte Drammatica Silvio d'Amico. For his powerful performance in *They Call Me Jeeg* (2015), he was awarded the Italian David di Donatello film prize. A highlight of his career was the title role in the literary adaptation *Martin Eden* (2019), which earned him the Volpi Cup for Best Actor at the Venice International Film Festival. His body of work also includes internationally recognized films such as the comic book adaptation *The Old Guard* (2020) and the drama *The Eight Mountains* (2022).

Films on Sooner

  • Don't Be Bad

    2015

    100 mins

    Crime, Drama

    Small-time criminals Vittorio and Cesare are like brothers—until one of them has a vision and wants to change his life.

  • Every Blessed Day

    2012

    102 mins

    Comedy, Romance

    Antonia lives for music - her partner Guido lives for ancient languages. Two very different characters, with a common desire to have children.