Since 1995 Franca has written for both cinema and television. She has collaborated with directors such as Carlo Lizzani and Giuliano Montaldo. Her short film Senza Parole (Without Words) was nominated for an Oscar in 1997 and won the David prize at the Donatello Awards, Italy’s BAFTA’s. She also wrote the film La Vespa E La Regina (The Wasp And The Queen) with Claudia Gerini. For television she has written numerous miniseries including Nobody Excluded (Italy Award); Maria José – The Last Queen (Grolla D’Oro); The Five Days of Milan; Of War Friendship; Handsome Antonio; Exodus – The Dream Of Ada (nominated for Best Screenplay at the Magnolia Festival Shanghai); Don Zeno – The Man From Nomadelfia (Signis award) and Sissi. She was co-creator and head writer for four seasons of the popular series A Doctor In The Family. For theatre she has written about ten plays that have been successfully represented in Italy and abroad.
