Antonio Manzini
Antonio Manzini is an Italian author and screenwriter, best known for creating the popular crime fiction character Rocco Schiavone, a cynical vicequestore who navigates the complexities of crime and personal struggles in the Italian Alps. His work has gained significant recognition in Italy, leading to the adaptation of his novels into a successful television series. Manzini's storytelling is characterized by its dark humor and deep exploration of human nature, often reflecting the nuances of Italian culture and society.
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Antonio Manzini is recognized for his successful writing career and connection to Andrea Camilleri.
Antonio Sellerio: «Sciascia mi insegnò a sparare e non rispondeva mai al telefono. Barbero? Credo che viva male la sua enorme popolarità»
Italy· 2025-08-18
Antonio Manzini, a former police officer from Rome, contrasts Montalbano with his series of novels featuring Rocco Schiavone.
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Montenegro· 2025-08-10
Antonio Manzini requested Valentina Alferj to translate dialogues of Montalbano into vigatese.
Valentina Alferj: «Camilleri scriveva i gialli di Montalbano usando un sistema matematico. Che ansia quando mi diceva: finisci tu il capitolo»Italy· 2025-07-20
Antonio Manzini is an author who was a friend and student of Andrea Camilleri.
«Salone privato, missione pubblica»- Corriere.itItaly· 2025-05-19
Antonio Manzini is a successful author who initially sold poorly with Elido Fazi's publishing house.
Elido Fazi: «Vidal mi consigliò Dan Brown ma purtroppo non l’ho ascoltato. Mi sono svenato per Twilight. Respinsi Carofiglio, ora lo vorrei»Italy· 2025-05-08
Antonio Manzini presents the new giallista in the article.
«la Lettura» svela la primavera del design- Corriere.itItaly· 2025-02-22
Antonio Manzini is the author of the crime novels featuring Rocco Schiavone.
Se Rocco Schiavone rischia di diventare il leader della sinistraItaly· 2025-02-21
Antonio Manzini created the character Rocco Schiavone, which Marco Giallini portrays.
Rocco Schiavone, ritorno ad Aosta (e a Ivrea). Marco Giallini: «Mi definiscono romanissimo, ma ormai parlo il patois»Italy· 2025-02-20