Paolo Muran, Bologna-based film director, editor and director of photography, works for Pierrot e la Rosa, a production company where he handles documentary films. He debuted as director with Yes, it is (1992) followed by Verdiana, (1994), Vivere invece (2000), Chess and Chicken, and Viaggio in Irpinia d'Oriente. His films have been presented at numerous festivals, including the Torino Film Festival and DocsBarcellona.