Tag: The Night of the Shooting Stars
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Vittorio Taviani, Palme d’Or and Golden Bear Winner, Dies at 88
Vittorio Taviani, who along with his brother Paolo formed one of the world’s premier filmmaking duos, has died at age 88. His daughter confirmed the Palme d’Or, Golden Bear, and Golden Lion winner’s passing after a long illness. Beloved in their native Italy for decades and celebrated at film festivals the world over, the Taviani…
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Vittorio Taviani, Award-Winning Italian Director, Dies at 88
Italian director Vittorio Taviani, of the multiple award-winning Taviani brothers, has died at 88.His daughter Giovanna told media he died in Rome after a long illness.Vittorio was the older of the prolific Taviani brothers who emerged in the 1970’s as the revered filmmaking duo whose works blended neo-realism with more modern storytelling in works such…