Luca Guadagnino was born in Palermo in 1971. He has worked as both a director and a producer in making over 20 films, including features, shorts, and documentaries. He gained international renown with his film Lo Sono L’amore (I am Love) which premiered at Venice and was nominated for a Golden Globe. His acclaimed film Call Me by Your Name (2017) has won an Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay.
Luca Guadagnino was a special guest of the 2012 edition of the LEFFEST and his new film Bones and All (2022) is part of the official selection LEFFEST 2022 Edition.