About Franco Zeffirelli
Gian Franco Corsi Zeffirelli was an Italian stage and film director, producer, production designer and politician. He was one of the most significant opera and theatre directors of the post–World War II era, gaining both acclaim and notoriety for his lavish stagings of classical works, as well as his film adaptations of the same.
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Awards & Honors
National Board of Review Award for Best Director
Nastro d'Argento for the director of the best film
David di Donatello for Best Director
Primetime Emmy Award for Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program
Christopher Award
Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres
Grand Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
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Gold Medal of the Italian Order of Merit for Culture and Art
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Variety Special
