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Bernardo Bertolucci

(1941–2018) Film Director Italy

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Bernardo Bertolucci was a film director from Italy, best known for Last Tango in Paris.

Quick Facts About Bernardo Bertolucci

Born
March 16, 1941
Died
November 22, 2018
Nationality
Italy
Profession
Film Director
Notable works
Last Tango in Paris
Spouse
Clare Peploe

About Bernardo Bertolucci

Bernardo Bertolucci was an Italian film director and screenwriter with a career that spanned 50 years. Considered one of the greatest directors in the history of cinema, Bertolucci's work achieved international acclaim. With The Last Emperor (1987) he became the first Italian filmmaker to win the Academy Award for Best Director, and he received many other accolades including a BAFTA Award, a César Award, two Golden Globes, a Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement, and an Honorary Palme d'Or.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Academy Award for Best Director Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay BAFTA Award for Best Film European Film Academy Lifetime Achievement Award Golden Globe Award for Best Director Leopard of Honour David di Donatello for Best Film Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay
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César Award for Best Foreign Film National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Director David di Donatello for Best Director Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directing – Feature Film Sutherland Trophy Grand Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic honorary doctorate from the University of Parma Gold Medal of the Italian Order of Merit for Culture and Art star on Hollywood Walk of Fame European Film Academy Special Jury Award

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