| Franco Solinas | |
|---|---|
| Born | 19 January 1927 Cagliari, Italy |
| Died | 14 September 1982 (aged 55) Fiumicino, Italy |
| Occupation | Screenwriter |
| Years active | 1951-1982 |
Franco Solinas (19 January 1927 - 14 September 1982) was an Italian writer and screenwriter. He is best known for the screenplay of The Battle of Algiers which was nominated for the Academy Awards.