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Brando Quilici was born in Buenos Aires. Son of Folco, reknowned documentary director and writer, and Laura Grisi, minimalist artist. He lives and studied in Rome, Italy. Quilici first appeared on the international scene at the age of 8 when he wrote and illustrated a book entitled “Let’s go to Africa,” which won the 1966 International “Critici in Erba” Prize, Bologna.
An independent Italian filmmaker, Quilici’s career spans over 27 years in which he has produced and directed over 100 documentary specials for both American networks, including the Discovery Channel and National Geographic and European networks including France 5, ZDF, Rai and Channel 4. He has won many awards including prizes at the Jackson Hole and Jules Verne Film Festivals.
RECENT PROJECTS INCLUDE:
2009
Tutankhamen Unwrapped: Royal Blood, Life and Death - Discovery US - read more
After investigating the remains and treasures of the great golden boy Tutankhamen, Discovery and Dr. Zahi Hawass now conduct a new investigation to identify the family blood lines of Tutankhamen. In this 2 hour program, the scientific and archeological teams use the most up-to-date DNA processes to discover astounding results about the life and blood line of this great pharaoh.
2006
Hatshepsut: Secrets of Egypt’s Lost Queen - Discovery US / France 5 - read more
This exciting 2-hour special follows Dr. Zahi Hawass on an unprecedented investigation to identify ancient Egypt’s greatest queen, Hatshepsut. Aided by a team of top forensic and DNA scientists, Hawass uses modern technology and old-fashioned detective techniques to rewrite history by correctly indentifying the once lost mummy of Hatshepsut. A forensic team reveals her cause of death while a Egyptologist Kara Cooney gains new information regarding the life and legacy of Hatshepsut.
Nefertiti and the Lost Dynasty - National Geographic Channel full commission for worldwide release - read more
This 1 hour film explores new clues surrounding the 3,000 year-old mystery of the disappearance of Queen Nefertiti. National Geographic conducts groundbreaking new tests in an attempt to find Nefertiti’s remains and discover the truths surrounding her disappearance, what happened to her body and who or what killed this once powerful queen.
2004 - 2005
King Tut’s Final Secrets - National Geographic Channel full commission for worldwide release - read more
With this film Quilici helped to solve a great archaeological mystery with the collaboration of famed archaeologist Dr. Zahi Hawass . . . the death of the famous boy-king, Tutankhamun. Thanks to the first-ever 3D CT scan carried out on the pharaoh, the film was able to unveil new findings related to the king’s death and also provided the first reconstruction of the king’s face using the revolutionary 3-D CT imaging. This groundbreaking work provoked news headlines worldwide, and was also featured as the cover story of National Geographic Magazine. The film also gave inspiration to a huge King Tut museum exhibition, which opened in August 2005 and is currently touring the States.
2002 - 2003
Ultimate Guide: Iceman - Discovery Channel full commission for worldwide release
Iceman:Hunt for a Killer - Discovery Channel full commission for worldwide release - read more
Ultimate Guide: Iceman tells the story of Oetzi, a frozen Stone Age man trapped inside a glacier for 5,300 years on the Italian/Austrian boarder. Through the course of this production and its sequel, Iceman: Hunt for a Killer (which followed in summer 2003), Quilici helped to inspire the forensic direction of the research and ultimately, with the discovery of the arrow in the back of Oetzi, he helped to solve the mystery of how this 5000-year-old mummy was killed.
1990-1993
The Arctic - Discovery Channel full commission for worldwide release - read more
13 part series
Winner Golden Palm for Best Television Series at the International Festival of Antibes
NOTABLE AWARDS:
- 1st Prize Jackson Hall Film Festival
- Golden Palm “Best Television Series” International Festival of Antibes
- Young People Award Jules Verne Film Festival
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