Franco Arminio

Franco Arminio is an Italian poet and writer.

Biography

Arminio was born in Bisaccia. His poetry focuses on the conditions of the Italian peripheral areas, particularly the south. He has also produced various documentaries and worked as a journalist for several national publications.
In 2018, he received the Brancati Prize for poetry. On 5 February 2022, one of his poems was recited by actor Filippo Scotti during the final evening of the Sanremo Music Festival.
In 2024, he co-hosted the cultural program La biblioteca dei sentimenti on Rai 3.