Gianluigi Braschi


Gianluigi Braschi was an Italian film producer.
He was born in Cesena, Italy on 2 July 1963. He was the brother of actress Nicoletta Braschi, who married Roberto Benigni so he worked frequently with him in comedy films. He began working as a production assistant on Johnny Stecchino. In 1994 he formed Melampo Cinematographic production house along his sister and brother-in-law. He continued to work with Benigni in Il mostro, Pinocchio and The Tiger and the Snow.
He co-produced the hugely successful film Life Is Beautiful with Elda Ferri, for which they both received an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture. The film also earned them a David di Donatello for Best Producer, as well as a European Film Award for Best Film.
He died on 23 October 2008 after a long illness aged 45. The funeral was in Cesena on 25 October at convento delle Clarisse.

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