Italian director Paolo Taviani has passed away

Renowned Italian director and Palme d'Or winner Paolo Taviani has passed away at the age of 92.

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Italian director Paolo Taviani has passed away

World-renowned Italian director Paolo Taviani passed away yesterday.

The news of 92-year-old Taviani's death was announced by Rome Mayor Roberto Gualtieri on his social media account.

Gualtieri stated, "One of the great masters of Italian cinema has left us. Together with his brother Vittorio, they created unforgettable, profound films that entered the history of cinema."

The director won the Palme d'Or with his 1977 film 'Padre Padrone'.

Con Paolo Taviani ci lascia un grande Maestro del cinema italiano. Insieme al fratello Vittorio, ha firmato film indimenticabili, profondi, impegnati, che hanno saputo entrare nell’immaginario collettivo e nella Storia del cinema. Un abbraccio affettuoso alla famiglia.
— Roberto Gualtieri (@gualtierieurope) February 29, 2024