Paolo Zucca (b. 1972, Cagliari, Sardinia) studied modern literature in Florence and then transferred to the RAI School for Film and Television Scriptwriters, from where he graduated with the short film Banana Rossa (2005), shortlisted for the Young Director Award at Cannes and the Italian Golden Globes. Other short films include, The Referee, which won a national award for Best Short Film in 2009 and the Special Jury Prize at the festival in Clermond-Ferrand. His feature film bearing the same title was screened during the Venice Days event at the Venice IFF in 2013.
MFF Karlovy Vary
