Francesco Piccolo: An Evening with the Strega Prize WinnerSat, Feb 13, 2027 · €25TicketOne

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Francesco Piccolo: An Evening with the Strega Prize Winner

Teatro LyrickSat, Feb 13, 2027 · 10:15 PM – 12:15 AM

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Francesco Piccolo is scheduled for Saturday, February 13, 2027 at Teatro Lyrick. Check the official source before you go, as event times and venue details can change.

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Francesco Piccolo, the Italian author and screenwriter, brings his literary world to Assisi. He won the Premio Strega in 2014 for *Il desiderio di essere come tutti* and has written novels such as *Allegro occidentale*, *Momenti di trascurabile felicità*, and *La separazione del maschio*.

Attendees can expect readings from his works and insights into his screenwriting, including his collaboration with Nanni Moretti on *Il caimano*, for which they won the David di Donatello for Best Script. Piccolo also wrote for *Caos calmo* and other films.

This event offers a chance to hear from a writer whose work spans prize-winning novels and award-winning screenplays, reflecting on contemporary Italian life.

📍 Assisi⏱️ 2 hrs🎟️ Tickets from €25

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Good to know

  • The event is held in Assisi, a historic town in Umbria known for its medieval architecture and as the birthplace of St. Francis.
  • Francesco Piccolo is the featured author; no other performers are listed.
  • The event is a single-date appearance, not a multi-day festival.

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Who is Francesco Piccolo?

Francesco Piccolo is an Italian author and screenwriter who won the Premio Strega in 2014 for his novel *Il desiderio di essere come tutti*.

What works has Francesco Piccolo written?

His novels include *Allegro occidentale*, *Momenti di trascurabile felicità*, and *La separazione del maschio*. He also wrote screenplays for films like *Il caimano* and *Caos calmo*.

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Francesco Piccolo

Francesco Piccolo is an Italian author of novels, short stories and screen plays. In 2014, he won Italy's leading literary award the Premio Strega for Il desiderio di essere come tutti.

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