Sergio Nasca


Sergio Nasca was an Italian film director and screenwriter.

Life and career

Born in Rome, Nasca started his career in 1965 as assistant director of Enzo Battaglia in Idoli controluce, then he worked as a production manager. He made his directorial debut with the 1974 film Il saprofita, which raised several controversities for its polemic plot and its violence. His cinema was initially characterized by violent provocations gradually tempered by bittersweet tones. He died at the age of 52 of an incurable disease.

Filmography

  • 1974: Il saprofita
  • 1975: Malía
  • 1977: Stato interessante
  • 1982: Il paramedico
  • 1985: D'Annunzio
  • 1987: ''La posta in gioco''