Death of a Neapolitan Mathematician
# Death of a Neapolitan Mathematician

Death of a Neapolitan Mathematician (Italian: Morte di un matematico napoletano) is a 1992 Italian drama film, written and directed by Mario Martone.

The film earned nine awards and was nominated for two, with director and writer Mario Martone winning seven awards.

## Cast

* Carlo Cecchi as Renato Caccioppoli
* Anna Bonaiuto as Anna
* Renato Carpentieri as Luigi Caccioppoli
* Toni Servillo as Pietro
* Licia Maglietta as Emilia
* Antonio Neiwiller as Don Simplicio

## Awards

### Won

* 49th Venice International Film Festival 1992:
   * Grand Special Jury Prize – Mario Martone
   * Kodak Cinecritica Award – Mario Martone
   * Pasinetti Award – Best Actor: Carlo Cecchi
* Angers European First Film Festival 1993:
   * C.I.C.A.E. Award – Mario Martone
   * European Jury Award – Feature Film: Mario Martone
   * SACD Grand Prize – Mario Martone
* David di Donatello Awards 1993:
   * David Award – Best New Director: Mario Martone
   * Special David Award – Carlo Cecchi
* Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists 1993:
   * Silver Ribbon Award – Best New Director: Mario Martone

### Nominated

* European Film Awards 1993:
   * European Film Award – Best Actor: Carlo Cecchi
* Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists 1993:
   * Silver Ribbon – Best Actor: Carlo Cecchi
