Birth Date: 08/01/1923 Birth Place: Telve, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy Day of Death: 07/22/2008 Marcello Baldi was an Italian film director and screenwriter known for his work in documentaries and feature films. He began his career as an assistant director, collaborating with notable filmmakers such as Alessandro Blasetti and Pietro Germi. Baldi made his directorial debut with the documentary Italia K2 (1955), which chronicled the first Italian expedition to K2. He directed over 30 films, including Goliath and the Dragon (1960) and Countdown to Doomsday (1966). Baldi's films often explored historical and adventure themes, contributing to Italian cinema's diverse landscape.