An Italian director and writer, born in Cagliari in 1953. He began his career as a sound engineer. He directed a long series of documentaries, in particular about Sardinia. Gianfranco is also the organizer of three festivals in Sardinia. His credits include Faber in Sardegna & L'ultimo concerto di Fabrizio De André (2015), Disamistade (1988), and Passaggi di tempo (2005).