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Roberto Saviano (Italian: [roˈbɛrto saˈvjaːno];

born 22 September 1979) is an Italian writer,
essayist, journalist, and screenwriter. In his
writings, including articles and his book
Gomorrah, he uses literature and investigative
reporting to tell of the economic reality of the
territory and business of organized crime in
Italy, in particular the Camorra crime syndicate,
and of organized crime more generally.

Roberto Saviano

Saviano in 2019

Born 22 September 1979

(age 43)
Naples, Italy

Occupation Writer · journalist ·

screenwriter

Nationality Italian

Period 2000–present

Notable works Gomorrah ·

ZeroZeroZero ·
Piranhas

Website

robertosaviano.com

After receiving death threats in 2006 made by

the Casalesi clan of the Camorra, a clan which
he had denounced in his exposé and in the
piazza of Casal di Principe during a
demonstration in defense of legality,[1] Saviano
was put under a strict security protocol. Since
13 October 2006, he has lived under police
protection.[2]

Saviano has collaborated with numerous

important Italian and international newspapers.
Currently, he writes for the Italian publications
l'Espresso, la Repubblica, and The Post
Internazionale. Internationally, he collaborates
in the United States with The Washington Post,
[3] The New York Times,[4] and Time;[5] in
Spain with El Pais;[6] in Germany with Die
Zeit[7] and Der Spiegel;[8] in Sweden with
Expressen;[9] and in the United Kingdom with
The Times[10] and The Guardian.[11]

His writing has drawn praise from many

important writers and other cultural figures,
such as Umberto Eco.[12]

Saviano identifies as an atheist.[13]

Biography

Gomorrah, ZeroZeroZero

Threats and life under

police protection

Appeal from Nobel Prize

winners

Detailed analysis

Plagiarism dispute

Television

Awards and honors

Music

Bibliography

Filmography

Video games

References

External links

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