Sergio Staino was born on June 8, 1940 in Piancastagnaio, Tuscany, Italy. He was a director and writer, known for
Cavalli si nasce (1989),
Non chiamarmi Omar (1992) and
Paz '77 (2001). He was married to Bruna Binasco. He died on October 21, 2023 in Florence, Tuscany, Italy.