Ettore Giannini (Naples, December 15, 1912 – Massa Lubrense, November 15, 1990) was an Italian director, screenwriter, and playwright. His career began in the theater, where he established himself as a writer and director of great sensitivity, also collaborating with important figures such as Eduardo De Filippo. His name is inextricably linked to his cinematic masterpiece, *Carosello napoletano* (1954), a film he wrote and directed that transfers his profound theatrical experience to the big screen. This visionary and musical work, a tribute to the culture and history of Naples, achieved great critical acclaim and earned him the Prix International at the Cannes Film Festival. His work as a director also includes the films *L'angelo bianco* (1943) and *Gli uomini sono nemici* (1948). He was also an esteemed screenwriter for other directors, contributing to notable films such as *Processo alla città* (1952) by Luigi Zampa, for which he won the Nastro d'Argento for Best Screenplay.