Biography
Francesco "Franco" Battiato (Italian: [ˈfraŋko batˈtjaːto, – battiˈaːto]; 23 March 1945 – 18 May 2021) was an Italian musician, singer, composer, filmmaker and, under the pseudonym Süphan Barzani, also a painter. Battiato's songs contain esoteric, philosophical and religious themes, and have spanned genres such as experimental pop, electronic music, progressive rock, opera, symphonic music, movie soundtrack, oratorio and new wave.
He was for decades one of the most popular singer-songwriters in Italy. His unique sound, song-crafting and especially his lyrics, often containing philosophical, religious, and culturally exotic references, as well as tackling or painting universal themes about the human condition earned him a unique spot on Italy's music scene, and the nickname of "Il Maestro" His work includes songwriting and joint production efforts with several Italian and international musicians and pop singers, including the long-lasting professional relationship with Italian singers Alice and Giuni Russo. Together with Alice, Battiato represented Italy at the 1984 Eurovision Song Contest with the song "I treni di Tozeur".
Filmography
all 32
Movies 27
self 9
TV Shows 5
Director 5
Marco inedito: Dagli ultimi 100 giorni di Pannella (2022)
Franco Battiato - La voce del padrone (2022)
Il coraggio di essere Franco (2022)
Caterina Caselli - Una vita, 100 vite (2021)
TV Story Superstar (2020)
The Names of Mr. Sulcic (2019)
Quiproquos (2018)
Father (2016)
Colpa di comunismo (2015)
Crossing the Bardo (2014)
Temporary Road. (una) Vita di Franco Battiato (2013)
Love Stories (2013)
Quando i tedeschi non sapevano nuotare (2013)
Il viaggio della signorina Vila (2012)
Trieste la contesa (2012)
Quiproquo (2011)
Auguri Don Gesualdo (2010)
Effedia - Sulla mia cattiva strada (2008)
Giuni Russo: La sua figura (2007)
Niente è come sembra (2007)
Viva Radio 2 (2006)
Musikanten (2006)
Lost Love (2003)
Franco Battiato: Dal cinghiale al cammello (1997)
Il Piantone (1994)
Torpore internazionale (1993)
Il giorno di San Sebastiano (1993)
Franco Battiato - Concerto di Baghdad (1992)
Cellini: A Violent Life (1990)
A proposito di Roma (1987)
Diamoci del tu (1967)
Eurovision Song Contest (1956)
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Known ForSound
GenderMale
Birthday1945-03-23
Deathday2021-05-18 (76 years old)
Birth NameFrancesco Battiato
Birth PlaceGiarre-Riposto, Italy
LifestyleVegetarianism
CitizenshipsItaly
ResidencesVilla Grazia, Italy
AwardsItalian Order of Merit for Culture and Art
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