Barbara Cupisti
Known for Acting
Born
January 24, 1962 (age 64)
Birthplace
Viareggio, Lucca, Tuscany, Italy
Filmography
37 films, 3 shows
Known for Acting
Barbara Cupisti is an Italian award-winning documentary director with a long career as film actress. As an actress, she is well known outside of her native country by horror fans, who will most likely recognize her from her films with director Michele Soavi and Dario Argento. As a director, she is considered one of the most talented female directors of documentaries in the world. Mostly focused on human rights, she said that her goal is to give voice to the people who don't have the opportunity to speak.
Born
January 24, 1962 (age 64)
Birthplace
Viareggio, Lucca, Tuscany, Italy
Filmography
37 films, 3 shows

Ni primera ni dama
2026 · 1h 31m
country: Italy
In a world where tradition and power are often synonymous with stagnation, Irina Karamanos, a young anthropologist and political activist (and former partner of Chile’s current president, Gabriel Boric), is breaking the mold. In 2022, she accepted and dismantled the role of First Lady, refusing to be a mere symbolic figure, shaking up Latin American society and inspiring new generations. Irina fought gender stereotypes and protected democracy, returning political power to those who rightfully deserve it: the people who were actually elected.

Wartime Notes
2023 · 1h 30m
country: Italy
24 February 2022. In Ukraine, everyday life flows like any other day. The first bombings arrive, forcing many to leave the country, others to take up arms, almost everyone to face separations, fears, the absence of basic necessities and bereavement. The film is the director's journey, driven by the need to get to the emotional epicentre of this conflict, which starts in Warsaw and travels through the cities of Lviv and Odessa and the forgotten countryside of Ukraine, to Kyiv, Irpin, Bucha, Borodyanka. She meets those who crossed the border to survive or help the resistance, or those who remained in their homeland continuing to fight to defend their country and their culture.

My America
2020 · 1h 38m
country: Unknown
The United States is considered a symbol of freedom, the great social experiment made of democratic principles, equality, and the pursuit of happiness. But does this ideal of prosperity and individual freedom reflect the life of all American citizens? My America recounts today's United States: a nation grappling with increasingly complex social problems and heightened political tensions that have weakened the distinctive characteristics of what is considered the most powerful democracy in the world. Besides this social malaise, there is also the ability and determination of regular citizens who try to challenge and repair the country's moral fiber.
Fratelli & Sorelle - Storie di carcere
Fratelli & Sorelle - Storie di carcere
2012 · 1h 40m
country: Italy
A Donatello award nominated documentary.
Io sono. Storie di schiavitù
Io sono. Storie di schiavitù
2011
country: Italy
Vietato sognare
Vietato sognare
2008
country: Italy

Mothers
2007
country: Italy
Through the testimonies of Israeli and Palestinian mothers living in a land torn apart by endless war, terrified that their children will not return home, the film shows the conflicts and private dramas that tell the story of history. A collection of testimonies of life, everyday moments, archive footage, and private video material to tell stories of pain and anger.