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Lamberto Bava

Directing · Born April 3, 1944 · Roma, Lazio, Italia

Lamberto Bava was born in Rome, Italy, and was the first of a third generation of Italian filmmakers. His grandfather, Eugenio Bava (1886-1966), was a cameraman and optics effects artist during the early days of Italian silent cinema. His father, Mario Bava (1914-1980), was a legendary cinematographer, special effects designer and director. Lamberto entered the cinema as his father's personal assistant, starting with "Planet of the Vampires" (1965). Bit by bit he gained experience from his father, who made him the assistant director for most of the rest of his films. He even co-wrote the screenplay for "Shock" (1977), Mario's last theatrical film where, in poor health during the shoot, Mario often feigned illness so Lamberto could direct a few scenes, uncredited, to gain further experience.

Movies with Lamberto Bava

• Inferno Rosso: Joe D'Amato on the Road of Excess (2021) — Self
• Demons 2 (1986) — Sally's Father
• Demons (1985) — 1st Man Exiting Subway (uncredited)
• Tenebre (1982) — Elevator Repairman #1 (uncredited)
• Italian Kings Of B (2003) — Self
• Mario Bava: Operazione paura (2004) — Self
• Graveyard Disturbance (1988) — Shop Keeper
• The Ogre (1988) — Man in bar (uncredited)
• Dario Argento: Panico (2024) — Self
• Mario Bava: Maestro of the Macabre (2000) — Self
• All the Colors of Giallo (2019) — Self - Director / son of Mario Bava
• You'll Die at Midnight (1986) — Police Photographer (uncredited)