Background
He was born in Palermo, Sicily, to a wealthy family, and studied architecture in Rome, before deciding to become a director
He was born in Palermo, Sicily, to a wealthy family, and studied architecture in Rome, before deciding to become a director
De Seta made ten short documentaries between 1954 and 1959, before directing his first feature-length film, Banditi a Orgosolo (Bandits of Orgosolo). His early documentaries focus on the everyday life of many of Sicily"s poorest workers, and are notable for their lack of voice-over narration, quiet mood, and striking color. In 2005 the rediscovery of Vittorio De Seta"s work was a highlight of Tribeca Film Festival and Full Frame Film Festival, where was presented Détour De Seta, a documentary on the Italian director
1957. David di Donatello: Targa d"argento. 1961. Best First Work in the Venice Film Festival with Banditi a Orgosolo. 1962. Silver Ribbon of the Best Cinematography B/West at the Sindacato Nazionale Giornalisti Cinematografici Italiani (Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists) with Banditi a Orgosolo.
