Sergio Nasca

Sergio Nasca (1 August 1937 – 14 August 1989) was an Italian film director and screenwriter.

Life and career
Born in Rome, Nasca started his career in 1965 as assistant director of Enzo Battaglia in Idoli controluce, then he worked as a production manager. He made his film debut in 1974 with Il saprofita, a film which raised several controversities for its violence. His cinema was initially characterized by violent provocations gradually tempered by bittersweet tones. He died at the age of 52 of an incurable disease.

Filmography

 * 1974: Il saprofita
 * 1975: Malía (vergine e di nome Maria)
 * 1977: Stato interessante
 * 1982: Il paramedico
 * 1985: D'Annunzio 
 * 1987: La posta in gioco