Portrait of Margaret Mazzantini

Margaret Mazzantini books in order

Italian writer and actress

Born
1961
Country
Italy
Books
2

Margaret Mazzantini has published 2 novels, beginning with Don't Move (2001). The latest is Twice Born (2011).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Margaret Mazzantini

Margaret Mazzantini books in order of publication

  1. Don't Move (2001)

    318 pagesAdapted for film

  2. Twice Born (2011)

    464 pages

Film and TV adaptations

About Margaret Mazzantini

Margaret Mazzantini is an Italian-Irish writer and actress. She became a film, television and stage actor, but is best known as a writer. Mazzantini began her acting career in 1980, starring in the cult horror classic Antropophagus. She has also appeared on television and in the theatre. As a successful writer, her novels include Non ti muovere, which was adapted into the namesake film and is directed by her husband Sergio Castellitto and stars Penélope Cruz. Her career as a writer and actress has earned her several awards and nominations, including Campiello Awards, a Golden Ticket Award, and a Goya Award.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Margaret Mazzantini FAQ

How many books has Margaret Mazzantini written?
Margaret Mazzantini has published 2 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Margaret Mazzantini's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Don't Move.
What is Margaret Mazzantini's latest book?
Twice Born (2011).
What is Margaret Mazzantini's most famous book?
Don't Move (2001) is Margaret Mazzantini's most widely read book.
Which Margaret Mazzantini books have been adapted?
1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Don't Move (film, 2004).

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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.