Bruno Bozzetto

Directing

Bruno Bozzetto

Born

1938-03-03 (88)

Place of birth

Milan, Italy

Known for

Directing

Credits

50 titles

Bruno Bozzetto (born 3 March 1938 in Milan, Italy) is an Italian cartoon animator, creator of many short pieces, mainly of apolitical or satirical nature. He created his first animated short "Tapum! the weapons' story" in 1958 at the age of 20. His most famous character, a hapless little man named "Signor Rossi" (Mr. Rossi), has been featured in many animated shorts as well as starring in three feature films: Mr. Rossi Looks for Happiness (1976), Mr. Rossi's Dreams (1977), and Mr. Rossi's Vacation (1977).

Known for

Film credits

2020s · 4 titles

2010s · 4 titles

Behind the camera

West and Soda poster
6.8

A greedy villain tries to coerce a woman into marrying him so he can take over her land, when a stranger rides into town intent on taking down the bad guys.

West and Soda

1965

West and Soda poster
6.8

A greedy villain tries to coerce a woman into marrying him so he can take over her land, when a stranger rides into town intent on taking down the bad guys.

West and Soda

1965

West and Soda poster
6.8

A greedy villain tries to coerce a woman into marrying him so he can take over her land, when a stranger rides into town intent on taking down the bad guys.

West and Soda

1965

Allegro non troppo poster
7.1

An enterprising producer believes he has hit upon a winning concept: a program of original animated shorts set to classical music. Undeterred by warnings that this has already been done by an American named 'Prisney,' he rallies an orchestra of geriatric women, a bullish conductor, and an animator that he keeps locked in the dungeon. What could go wrong?

Allegro non troppo

1976

Allegro non troppo poster
7.1

An enterprising producer believes he has hit upon a winning concept: a program of original animated shorts set to classical music. Undeterred by warnings that this has already been done by an American named 'Prisney,' he rallies an orchestra of geriatric women, a bullish conductor, and an animator that he keeps locked in the dungeon. What could go wrong?

Allegro non troppo

1976

Allegro non troppo poster
7.1

An enterprising producer believes he has hit upon a winning concept: a program of original animated shorts set to classical music. Undeterred by warnings that this has already been done by an American named 'Prisney,' he rallies an orchestra of geriatric women, a bullish conductor, and an animator that he keeps locked in the dungeon. What could go wrong?

Allegro non troppo

1976

Mistertao poster
6.5

The mountaintop is usually the object and purpose of the trip. But for the small and serene Mr. Tao is a step on his continuing quest, that perhaps will never end.

Mistertao

1988

Mistertao poster
6.5

The mountaintop is usually the object and purpose of the trip. But for the small and serene Mr. Tao is a step on his continuing quest, that perhaps will never end.

Mistertao

1988

Alfa Omega poster
6.5

A motionless individual in the centre of the frame, from birth to death. The synthesis of human events like nature, religion, love and work take place around him.

Alfa Omega

1962

Alfa Omega poster
6.5

A motionless individual in the centre of the frame, from birth to death. The synthesis of human events like nature, religion, love and work take place around him.

Alfa Omega

1962

The SuperVips poster
7.4

A satire of modern society or perhaps just a funny tale for children, depending on your age, mood or liking. Recounting the adventures of the last in a line of Supermen, the film pokes fun at the processes that lie behind advertising, politics and our consumer society.

The SuperVips

1968

The SuperVips poster
7.4

A satire of modern society or perhaps just a funny tale for children, depending on your age, mood or liking. Recounting the adventures of the last in a line of Supermen, the film pokes fun at the processes that lie behind advertising, politics and our consumer society.

The SuperVips

1968

Mr. Rossi's Vacation poster
7.3

A story about Mr. Rossi and his dog who go on vacation and all the adventures they have, from leading an animal revolt to climbing the Andes, or heading to the beach and being serenaded by strange fish.

Mr. Rossi's Vacation

1981

Mr. Rossi's Vacation poster
7.3

A story about Mr. Rossi and his dog who go on vacation and all the adventures they have, from leading an animal revolt to climbing the Andes, or heading to the beach and being serenaded by strange fish.

Mr. Rossi's Vacation

1981

Mr. Rossi's Vacation poster
7.3

A story about Mr. Rossi and his dog who go on vacation and all the adventures they have, from leading an animal revolt to climbing the Andes, or heading to the beach and being serenaded by strange fish.

Mr. Rossi's Vacation

1981

Mr. Rossi's Dreams poster
6.8

At the end of another week of work Rossi returns home with the intention of enjoying a quiet and peaceful weekend. He lives with Gastone, his dog-friend,who, after a week of loneliness, can't wait to go out, for instance to the movies, and have fun. Gastone as a matter of fact is a passionate fan of movies, television and heroes' books. He always compares Rossi with them and nags with a petulant : "Rossi, Rossi, if you only were...braver, stronger, richer...". His continuous complaints push Rossi to identify himself with those heroes; throughout the film we will meet Rossi-Tarzan, Rossi-Astronaut, Rossi-Sherlock Holmes, Rossi-Zorro, Rossi-Hollywood actor, Rossi-scientist, Rossi-Lancelot, Rossi-Aladdin. Eight fantastic adventures in which Rossi, along with faithful Gastone, relishes the joy of being a hero.

Mr. Rossi's Dreams

1977

Mr. Rossi's Dreams poster
6.8

At the end of another week of work Rossi returns home with the intention of enjoying a quiet and peaceful weekend. He lives with Gastone, his dog-friend,who, after a week of loneliness, can't wait to go out, for instance to the movies, and have fun. Gastone as a matter of fact is a passionate fan of movies, television and heroes' books. He always compares Rossi with them and nags with a petulant : "Rossi, Rossi, if you only were...braver, stronger, richer...". His continuous complaints push Rossi to identify himself with those heroes; throughout the film we will meet Rossi-Tarzan, Rossi-Astronaut, Rossi-Sherlock Holmes, Rossi-Zorro, Rossi-Hollywood actor, Rossi-scientist, Rossi-Lancelot, Rossi-Aladdin. Eight fantastic adventures in which Rossi, along with faithful Gastone, relishes the joy of being a hero.

Mr. Rossi's Dreams

1977

Mr. Rossi's Dreams poster
6.8

At the end of another week of work Rossi returns home with the intention of enjoying a quiet and peaceful weekend. He lives with Gastone, his dog-friend,who, after a week of loneliness, can't wait to go out, for instance to the movies, and have fun. Gastone as a matter of fact is a passionate fan of movies, television and heroes' books. He always compares Rossi with them and nags with a petulant : "Rossi, Rossi, if you only were...braver, stronger, richer...". His continuous complaints push Rossi to identify himself with those heroes; throughout the film we will meet Rossi-Tarzan, Rossi-Astronaut, Rossi-Sherlock Holmes, Rossi-Zorro, Rossi-Hollywood actor, Rossi-scientist, Rossi-Lancelot, Rossi-Aladdin. Eight fantastic adventures in which Rossi, along with faithful Gastone, relishes the joy of being a hero.

Mr. Rossi's Dreams

1977

Hollywood Erotic Film Festival poster
5.2

Ten erotic vignettes from eight different directors.

Hollywood Erotic Film Festival

1986

Mr. Rossi Looks for Happiness poster
7.7

Where? Far from home,from work and his boss, far from city traffic and his alarm clock, far from the monotony of his life... The farthest away possible. Travelling against time, visiting places of other centuries. How? Thanks to a magic whistle given him by "Fairy Sicura" the most nutty, thoughtless, happy fairy still to be seen around. A golden whistle which can catapult him back into prehistory, or in ancient Rome, in Medieval time, on a desert island, in Fairy tale land, in ancient Egypt, in the far West or in the future.With whom? He travels with Gastone, his boss'dog, tiny,naive and a little bit spoiled : after many adventures he will realize how much more valuable a friend is rather than a cream pie. Will he find it? Yes, but not in the past, not in other centuries, full of incredible and miserable adventures for him. Happiness was much closer,at hand's reach. He only had to think about it... Isnt that right, Mr Rossi?

Mr. Rossi Looks for Happiness

1976

Mr. Rossi Looks for Happiness poster
7.7

Where? Far from home,from work and his boss, far from city traffic and his alarm clock, far from the monotony of his life... The farthest away possible. Travelling against time, visiting places of other centuries. How? Thanks to a magic whistle given him by "Fairy Sicura" the most nutty, thoughtless, happy fairy still to be seen around. A golden whistle which can catapult him back into prehistory, or in ancient Rome, in Medieval time, on a desert island, in Fairy tale land, in ancient Egypt, in the far West or in the future.With whom? He travels with Gastone, his boss'dog, tiny,naive and a little bit spoiled : after many adventures he will realize how much more valuable a friend is rather than a cream pie. Will he find it? Yes, but not in the past, not in other centuries, full of incredible and miserable adventures for him. Happiness was much closer,at hand's reach. He only had to think about it... Isnt that right, Mr Rossi?

Mr. Rossi Looks for Happiness

1976

Mr. Rossi Looks for Happiness poster
7.7

Where? Far from home,from work and his boss, far from city traffic and his alarm clock, far from the monotony of his life... The farthest away possible. Travelling against time, visiting places of other centuries. How? Thanks to a magic whistle given him by "Fairy Sicura" the most nutty, thoughtless, happy fairy still to be seen around. A golden whistle which can catapult him back into prehistory, or in ancient Rome, in Medieval time, on a desert island, in Fairy tale land, in ancient Egypt, in the far West or in the future.With whom? He travels with Gastone, his boss'dog, tiny,naive and a little bit spoiled : after many adventures he will realize how much more valuable a friend is rather than a cream pie. Will he find it? Yes, but not in the past, not in other centuries, full of incredible and miserable adventures for him. Happiness was much closer,at hand's reach. He only had to think about it... Isnt that right, Mr Rossi?

Mr. Rossi Looks for Happiness

1976

Under the Chinese Restaurant poster
5.6

A young man captures the fancy of an inventor's daughter when he passes through a basement door into another dimension.

Under the Chinese Restaurant

1987

Under the Chinese Restaurant poster
5.6

A young man captures the fancy of an inventor's daughter when he passes through a basement door into another dimension.

Under the Chinese Restaurant

1987

Lazy Dog poster
NR

A Cartoon about a sleeping dog.

Lazy Dog

2012

Sapiens ? poster
NR

Immersed in the enchantment of the symphonies of the great classical composers, three short films deal unfiltered with the essence of man and his impact on nature and society. In an emotional journey through the depths of the human soul, universal themes emerge: the love of violence and the difficult acceptance of diversity. An invitation to reflect on the impact of humans - Sapiens? - on the planet to the power of our actions on the world around us.

Sapiens ?

2023

Mister Rossi Buys a Car poster
5.8

Mister Rossi buys a car.

Mister Rossi Buys a Car

1966

Self Service poster
6.7

Hungry mosquitos, in search of a meal, find that fruit, flowers and other such fare doesn't satisfy. One enterprising bug hits the jackpot - a human! However, the victim vigorously resists joining the food chain, causing a number of winged casualties. The little buggers wait until the man falls asleep, then set up a number of enterprises: cafes, bars, filling stations, all serving blood. Things are going well, but then the mosquito Cosa Nostra moves in, and ramp production into high gear.

Self Service

1974

Self Service poster
6.7

Hungry mosquitos, in search of a meal, find that fruit, flowers and other such fare doesn't satisfy. One enterprising bug hits the jackpot - a human! However, the victim vigorously resists joining the food chain, causing a number of winged casualties. The little buggers wait until the man falls asleep, then set up a number of enterprises: cafes, bars, filling stations, all serving blood. Things are going well, but then the mosquito Cosa Nostra moves in, and ramp production into high gear.

Self Service

1974

Life in a Tin poster
6.4

From being born until his death, a man spends most of his time "imprisoned" in boxes.

Life in a Tin

1967

Life in a Tin poster
6.4

From being born until his death, a man spends most of his time "imprisoned" in boxes.

Life in a Tin

1967

Va bene? poster
NR

A humorous comparison between social mores in Italy and Germany.

Va bene?

2010

La storia delle invenzioni poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

La storia delle invenzioni

1959

La storia delle invenzioni poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

La storia delle invenzioni

1959

Il bello della differenza poster
NR

A short movie with just rounds and squares about exuberance and its wrong treatment in the school system

Il bello della differenza

2006

Mr. Rossi Goes Skiing poster
6.2

Mister Rossi goes skiing.

Mr. Rossi Goes Skiing

1963

Mister Rossi at Camping poster
5.9

Mr. Rossi goes camping.

Mister Rossi at Camping

1970

Striptease poster
5.5

As a live woman performs a striptease, she's cheered on by an audience of small cartoon men. Some of them pop in the excitement as she brings down the house.

Striptease

1977

Tennis Club poster
6.3

A brief overview of the history of the game of tennis from its origin in "4572 A.C." and follows its development through Roman times, the Age of Chivalry and up to the modern game as played today.

Tennis Club

1982

Tennis Club poster
6.3

A brief overview of the history of the game of tennis from its origin in "4572 A.C." and follows its development through Roman times, the Age of Chivalry and up to the modern game as played today.

Tennis Club

1982