Franco Arminio (born 1960) is an Italian poet and writer.
Biography.
Arminio was born in Bisaccia. His poetry focuses on the conditions of the Italian peripheral areas, particularly the south. He has also produced various documentaries and worked as a journalist for several national publications.
In 2018, he received the Brancati Prize for poetry. On 5 February 2022, one of his poems was recited by actor Filippo Scotti during the final evening of the Sanremo Music Festival.
In 2024, he co-hosted the cultural program "La biblioteca dei sentimenti" on Rai 3.