Michele D'Attanasio


Michele D'Attanasio is an Italian cinematographer.

Life and career

Born in Pescara, D'Attanasio graduated from the liceo scientifico in his hometown, and then studied at the DAMS department at the University of Bologna. He started his career in 2003, serving as assistant cinematographer of Paolo Carnera in Sergio Rubini's Love Returns. In 2010, he received a special mention at Nastri d'Argento Awards for the short film L’Ape e il Vento.
In 2017, D'Attanasio won the David di Donatello for Best Cinematography for Matteo Rovere's Italian Race. In 2022, he received a second David for Gabriele Mainetti's Freaks Out. In 2023, he was awarded a Nastro d'Argento for his work in Burning Hearts and Caravaggio's Shadow.

Selected filmography

Good Morning Aman The Last Shepherd The Ice Forest Quiet Bliss They Call Me Jeeg Italian Race Moglie e marito Couple Therapy for Cheaters Capri-Revolution The Most Beautiful Day in the World The Man Without Gravity Padrenostro Freaks Out Three Floors The Shadow of the Day Burning Hearts Caravaggio's Shadow