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Nancy Laura Savoca (born July 23, 1959) is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. Early life and education. Nancy Laura Savoca was born in 1959 in the Bronx, New York, to Argentine and Sicilian immigrants Maria Elvira and Carlos Savoca, respectively. She attended local schools.
Nancy Savoca is an American director, writer and producer of Italian and Argentine descent. She is known for her films True Love, Dogfight, Household Saints and If These Walls Could Talk, among others.
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- Director, Writer, Producer
- Bronx, New York, USA
- Nancy Savoca
Jan 10, 2024 · Nancy Savoca's 1993 film Household Saints, a comedy-drama about an Italian American family, is back in theaters after 30 years. The film explores the culture shift, the stories and the miracles of the characters, and the challenges of preserving independent cinema.
Jan 3, 2024 · Female Filmmakers in Focus: Nancy Savoca on Household Saints | Interviews | Roger Ebert. The director of the 1993 film based on Francine Prose's novel talks about the restoration process, the themes of spirituality and family, and her career.
Jan 12, 2024 · The director of the 1993 indie gem recounts how she found a print of her movie after years of searching and shares her memories of working with Vincent D'Onofrio and Lili Taylor. 'Household Saints' is a multigenerational story about an Italian Catholic family in New York City.
Nancy Savoca is a Bronx-born filmmaker who wrote, directed, and produced acclaimed films such as "True Love" and "Dogfight." Learn more about her life, career, and awards on The Movie Database (TMDB).
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The Oscar-winning filmmaker reflects on the challenges and rewards of making the 1991 period drama, which is now enjoying a new restoration from Criterion. She shares her memories of working with the late star and his co-star, and how the film resonates with audiences today.
