Leandro Castellani was born on December 1, 1933 in Fano, Marche, Italy. He is a director and writer, known for
Il coraggio di parlare (1987),
L'enigma Oppenhemier (1963) and
Puglia terra madre - Il segreto del Salento (2008). He has been married to
Maria Grazia Giovanelli since December 1, 1965. They have one child.