Born in Turin , Chiesa graduated in philosophy and letters with a thesis in cinema , then he moved in New York City where he was the correspondent of several music magazines , but also the assistant of film directors such as Michael Cimino , Amos Poe and Jim Jarmusch , among others . Returned in Italy , he made his directorial debut in 1991 with the drama film '' Il caso Martello '' . In 2000 he entered the competition at the 57th Venice International Film Festival with the war drama '' Johnny the Partisan '' . He competed again at the Venice International Film Festival in 2004 , with the drama film '' Lavorare con lentezza ''
Venice International Film Festival
61st Venice International Film Festival
Guido Chiesa