Italian Filmmaker Nanni Moretti in Intensive Care After Heart Attack

The 71-year-old Palme d'Or-winning director is in stable condition following surgery at a Rome hospital.

Nanni Moretti, acclaimed Italian filmmaker, was hospitalized on April 2, 2025, in Rome after suffering a heart attack.
Following emergency surgery, Moretti remains in intensive care, with his condition reported as stable by the Italian news agency Ansa.
Renowned for blending humor and political critique, Moretti's films include 'Journal intime' (1994), 'La chambre du fils' (2001), and 'Habemus Papam' (2011).
He won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival in 2001 for 'La chambre du fils,' a poignant exploration of family loss.
Moretti's most recent film, 'Vers un avenir radieux,' competed at Cannes in 2023, highlighting his enduring influence in global cinema.