Gianluigi Braschi

Gianluigi Braschi (2 July 1963 – 23 October 2008) was an Italian film producer.

He was born in Cesena, Italy on 2 July 1963. He was the brother of actress Nicoletta Braschi, who married Roberto Benigni so he worked frequently with him in comedy films. He began working as a production assistant on ''Johnny Stecchino'' (1991). In 1994 he formed Melampo Cinematographic production house along with his sister and brother-in-law. He continued to work with Benigni in ''Il mostro'' (1994), ''Pinocchio'' (2002) and ''The Tiger and the Snow'' (2005).

He co-produced the hugely successful film ''Life Is Beautiful'' (1997) with Elda Ferri, for which they both received an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture. The film also earned them a David di Donatello for Best Producer, as well as a European Film Award for Best Film.

He died on 23 October 2008 after a long illness aged 45. The funeral was in Cesena on 25 October at convento delle Clarisse. Provided by Wikipedia