Matteo Zoppis

Matteo Zoppis (1986, Italy) is an Italian-American filmmaker who works as a director, cinematographer and editor. After studying Law, he moved to New York enrolling at New York University SCPS to study directing. He currently lives in Berlin and works with his friend Alessio Rigo de Righi. He has directed All Tears Drop (2010, short), My Wildest Dark (2011, short), The Falconer (2012, short), Black Beast (2013, short doc, co-dir), Il solengo (2015, doc, co-dir) and Re granchio (2021, co-dir).

Il Solengo (2016)

A documentary about the story of Mario de Marcella, a hermit that lived in the woods near Rome. He was called by hunters "Il Solengo" because that's how they call the lone boar that is cut off from the rest of the pack.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Alessio Rigo de Righi  •  Matteo Zoppis
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A documentary about the story of Mario de Marcella, a hermit that lived in the woods near Rome. He was called by hunters "Il Solengo" because that's how they call the lone boar that is cut off from the rest of the pack.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Alessio Rigo de Righi  •  Matteo Zoppis
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Black Beast (2013)

Hercules, an old cowboy and quick shooter, says he's seen a black panther near his small hunting lodge. Some of his friends agree with him, others believe it's only a legend. Until Tony Scarf, actor and panther specialist, catches one...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Alessio Rigo de Righi  •  Matteo Zoppis
CAST:  Ercole Colnago  •  Giovanni Morichelli  •  Renato Sterpa  •  Eccelsio Cassanelli

Hercules, an old cowboy and quick shooter, says he's seen a black panther near his small hunting lodge. Some of his friends agree with him, others believe it's only a legend. Until Tony Scarf, actor and panther specialist, catches one...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Alessio Rigo de Righi  •  Matteo Zoppis
CAST:  Ercole Colnago  •  Giovanni Morichelli  •  Renato Sterpa  •  Eccelsio Cassanelli

The Tale of King Crab (2021)

Small town in Italy, end of the 19th century. Luciano, a drunk, accidentally kills his lover during a revolt against the local Prince. To pay for his crime, he is forced into exile on the most remote island in the world, Argentina’s Tierra del Fuego. The hunt for ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Alessio Rigo de Righi  •  Matteo Zoppis
CAST:  Gabriele Silli  •  Maria Alexandra Lungu  •  Darío Levy  •  Jorge Prado

Small town in Italy, end of the 19th century. Luciano, a drunk, accidentally kills his lover during a revolt against the local Prince. To pay for his crime, he is forced into exile on the most remote island in the world, Argentina’s Tierra del Fuego. The hunt for ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Alessio Rigo de Righi  •  Matteo Zoppis
CAST:  Gabriele Silli  •  Maria Alexandra Lungu  •  Darío Levy  •  Jorge Prado

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DIRECTION:  Alessio Rigo de Righi  •  Matteo Zoppis
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