Ruggero Deodato was an Italian film director, screenwriter, and actor. He directed several movies but the movie that bought him fame and recognition was Cannibal Holocaust. The film is considered one of the most controversial and brutal in the history of cinema. It was even banned in several countries due to its violent, realistic special effects. Deodato was born in Potenza, Basilicata. He was first interested in music, playing piano and conducting a small orchestra at 7 years old. Roberto Ros... moreRuggero Deodato was an Italian film director, screenwriter, and actor. He directed several movies but the movie that bought him fame and recognition was Cannibal Holocaust. The film is considered one of the most controversial and brutal in the history of cinema. It was even banned in several countries due to its violent, realistic special effects. Deodato was born in Potenza, Basilicata. He was first interested in music, playing piano and conducting a small orchestra at 7 years old. Roberto Rossellini taught him how to direct which set him on the path of becoming a director. He went on to make over 20 films and television series covering a variety of genres. Deodato helped to develop a cannibal-themed video game called Borneo: A Jungle Nightmare. Later in his life, a documentary was made about his life tittled Deodato Holocaust in 2019.
