Nazzareno Piana
Nazzareno Piana
Biography
Nazzareno Piana was born in Rome in 1930. Trained as an architect, he approached the world of cinema at a young age, beginning a long and passionate career as a production designer, set decorator, and architectural designer for film. Gifted with a refined eye and an extraordinary ability to bring imaginary worlds to life, he contributed to the creation of some of the most iconic works in both Italian and international cinema. Throughout his career, he worked with masters of cinema such as director Federico Fellini—winner of five Academy Awards, including four for Best Foreign Language Film—and Oscar-winning production designer Dante Ferretti. By helping to realize their artistic visions, he took part in works that have left a mark on film history. On some occasions, he also appeared as an actor, offering his artistic versatility. He worked on films of extraordinary significance, including: - The Passion of the Christ (2004), directed by Mel Gibson - The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004), directed by Wes Anderson - Gangs of New York (2002), directed by Martin Scorsese - The Name of the Rose (1986), directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud - City of Women (La città delle donne, 1980), directed by Federico Fellini - And the Ship Sails On (E la nave va, 1983), directed by Federico Fellini - Conversation Piece (Gruppo di famiglia in un interno, 1974), directed by Luchino Visconti - The Voice of the Moon (La voce della luna, 1990), directed by Federico Fellini - Ginger and Fred (1986), directed by Federico Fellini - Amarcord (1973), directed by Federico Fellini ...and many more, which testify to his tireless dedication to the craft and his silent yet essential contribution to the magic of cinema. Nazzareno Piana was a craftsman of the imaginary, capable of creating timeless environments by combining design rigor with artistic sensitivity. His work continues to live on through sets, details, and atmospheres that still enchant audiences to this day.
Known For
Personal Info
Known For
Art
Known Credits
33
Gender
Male
Birthday
1930-10-31 (94 years old)
Place of Birth
Roma
Acting
Crew

2004

The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou Assistant Art Director

2004

The Passion of the Christ Art Direction

2002

Gangs of New York Art Direction

1999

A Midsummer Night's Dream Draughtsman

1995

Croce e Delizia Assistant Production Design

1995

A Month by the Lake Assistant Production Design

1992

Cyber Eden Assistant Production Design

1991

Piedipiatti Assistant Production Design

1991

Hudson Hawk Set Designer

1990

The Voice of the Moon Set Designer

1990

The Godfather Part III Set Designer

1989

The Sleazy Uncle Assistant Production Design

1988

The Secret of the Sahara Assistant Art Director

1986

Ginger and Fred Set Designer

1986

The Name of the Rose Assistant Art Director

1983

And the Ship Sails On Set Designer

1981

Passion of Love Assistant Production Design

1980

City of Women Assistant Art Director

1980

La Cage aux Folles II Assistant Art Director

1980

Arrivano i bersaglieri Assistant Art Director

1979

Orchestra Rehearsal Set Designer

1978

Provincia violenta Art Direction

1978

Provincia violenta Costume Design

1977

In the Name of the Pope King Art Direction

1975

Two hearts, a Chapel Assistant Production Design

1974

Conversation Piece Assistant Production Design

1973

La Tosca Assistant Production Design

1971

Scipio the African Assistant Art Director