Margherita Ferri Biography: Age, Husband, Net Worth, Movies & TV Shows, Height, Parents, Career

Margherita Ferri is an Italian film director, screenwriter, and documentary filmmaker known for her poignant storytelling that explores themes of adolescence, identity, diversity, and social inclusion through a queer feminist lens.

Born in Imola, Italy, she gained international recognition with her debut feature film, Zen – Sul ghiaccio sottile (2018), which premiered at the 75th Venice Film Festival and earned her a nomination for Best Emerging Director at the 2019 Nastri d’Argento.

Profile

• Full Name: Margherita Ferri
• Stage Name: Margherita Ferri
• Born: 10, January 1984
• Age: 41 years old
• Birthplace: Imola, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
• Nationality: Italian
• Occupation: Film Director, Screenwriter, and Documentary Filmmaker
• Height: Unknown
• Parents: Mr. Ferri and Mrs. Ferri
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Not married
• Net Worth: $1 million

Early Life and Education

Margherita Ferri was born on January 10, 1984, in Imola, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, to parents referred to as Mr. and Mrs. Ferri, as their names are not publicly disclosed. Information about her siblings is unavailable.

Margherita Ferri earned a bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences from the University of Bologna from 2003 to 2006, and a master’s degree in Geography and Territorial Processes from the same university from 2016 to 2019.

Ferri won a scholarship to study at UCLA’s School of Film and Television from 2005 to 2006, and later graduated in directing from the Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia in Rome, studying under luminaries like Paolo Sorrentino and Marco Bellocchio. Her ethnicity is Italian, and her religious beliefs are not publicly documented.

Career

Margherita Ferri’s career began with short films and documentaries, with early works like Ramiro (2006, Special Mention at Fano Film Festival), 20 mg (Bellaria Film Festival selection), and AIKO (shot on 35mm) gaining traction at international festivals. She worked as an assistant director and second-unit director on major film sets while producing documentaries like Quel treno speciale per Pechino (2011), a trans-Siberian journey with Italians, including those with mental disabilities.

In 2008, she co-curated the Cinema and Soggettiva Cinema sections at the Gender Bender festival and directed the documentary Under My Skin, a finalist for the Premio Solinas. In 2014, she co-created and directed the web series Status for the Milano Film Festival, winning the “Are You Series?” competition.

Her debut feature, Zen – Sul ghiaccio sottile (2018), explored adolescence, bullying, and gender identity, winning the 2017/18 Biennale College Cinema grant and premiering at the 75th Venice Film Festival. It earned a Special Mention for Best Debut at Frameline and a Best Film award at BUFF Malmö, with a 2019 Nastri d’Argento nomination for Best Emerging Director.

Ferri’s screenwriting credits include The Nest (2019), a thriller-horror co-written with Roberto De Feo, which premiered at Locarno and earned a Special Mention at the 2015 Premio Tonino Guerra.

Ferri transitioned to television, directing episodes of Netflix’s Zero (2020, episodes 4–5), the first series centered on Black Italians, and Amazon Prime’s Bang Bang Baby (2021, episodes 5–6), a crime-pop drama selected for Canneseries 2022. In 2023, she directed three episodes of the English-language teen comedy Home Sweet Rome for HBO Max, BBC, and RAI, and the documentary Wanda Ferragamo for Rai 3’s Illuminate series.

Her commercial work includes Barilla–Mulino Bianco ads for national TV. In 2024, she directed Cerchi, a documentary for the Emilia-Romagna Foundation for crime victims, premiered at Biografilm Festival, and her second feature, Il ragazzo dai pantaloni rosa (2024), inspired by the true story of Andrea Spezzacatena’s suicide due to cyberbullying, premiered at the Rome Film Festival. She is currently developing her next film, Piercing, with casting open until July 2025.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @margheritaferri

Personal Life

Margherita Ferri resides in Bologna, Italy, and maintains a private personal life. No confirmed romantic relationships or family details are publicly available, reflecting her focus on her career.

She is passionate about surfing, often checking wave conditions, and her work reflects a commitment to queer feminist narratives and social change, as seen in her documentaries on women’s rights in Arab countries for MBC (2016) and her advocacy for inclusivity in Zen and Il ragazzo dai pantaloni rosa. Her playful personality and dedication to storytelling shine through in her public appearances and interviews.

Filmography

• Violacielo (2006)
• Ramiro (2006)
• 20 mg (2006)
• AIKO (2008)
• Under My Skin (2008)
• Quel treno speciale per Pechino (2011)
• Generazione d’azzardo (2013)
• Status (2014)
• Chiedi a papà (2015)
• Odio il rosa! (2017)
• Zen – Sul ghiaccio sottile (2018)
• The Nest (2019)
• Zero (2020)
• Capitan Didier (2020)
• Bang Bang Baby (2021)
• Wanda Ferragamo (2022)
• Home Sweet Rome (2023)
• Cerchi (2024)
• Il ragazzo dai pantaloni rosa (2024)
• Piercing (2025, in development)

Net Worth

Margherita Ferri has an estimated net worth of $1 million, derived from her work as a director and screenwriter on projects like Zen – Sul ghiaccio sottile, Zero, Bang Bang Baby, and Il ragazzo dai pantaloni rosa.

Other sources of income are from her documentary and commercial work for brands like Barilla and Scrambler Ducati, as well as her teaching role at Cineteca di Bologna.