Paolo Genovese ‘s new film is produced by Lotus Production, a Leone Film Group company, in collaboration with Medusa Film. It stars an exceptional cast. Toni Servillo (winner of two European Film Awards, four David di Donatello, and four Silver Ribbons), Valerio Mastandrea (winner of four David di Donatello), and Margherita Buy (winner of seven David di Donatello, and seven Silver Ribbons). Moreover, the first day of my life is also the title of the film’s soundtrack, the music track was composed for the occasion and sung by Giorgia in collaboration with Maurizio Filardo.
Paolo Genovese was born on August 20, 1966, in Rome, Italy. He began his career as a director of several highly successful advertising campaigns that have brought him many awards and recognitions over time. Starting in 2001 he decided to become a film director, enjoying great success both with audiences and critics. Some of his most renowned films are Una Famiglia perfetta (2012) starring Sergio Castellitto and Claudia Gerini, and Perfect Strangers (2016). He also directed The Place (2017), inspired by the TV series created by Christopher Kubasik The Booth at The End. His recent works also include many screenplays, such as the series Tutta colpa di Freud, Immaturi, and the direction (and screenplay) of Superheroes.