Emma DANTE

Born in Palermo, the capital city of Sicily, Italy, Emma Dante graduated from Silvio d′Amico National Academy of Dramatic Arts in 1990. She is a renowned Italian playwright, opera director, and filmmaker. Her directorial debut A Street in Palermo (2013), which was a film adaptation of her own play, was invited to compete at the Venice Film Festival and won Best Actress. The Macaluso Sisters, which was premiered in 2014 and received numerous awards including the Ubu Award for Best Play of the Year, was adapted into a film in 2020 and was also invited to compete at the Venice Film Festival.