Iconic Italian director Paolo Taviani, known for his collaborations with his brother Vittorio, has passed away at the age of 92.
He died in a clinic in Rome after a brief illness, with his wife and children by his side. The Mayor of Rome, Roberto Gualtieri, announced the sad news to the public.
Paolo Taviani, born in Tuscany in 1931, formed a legendary directing duo with his brother Vittorio, who passed away in 2018.
Together, they created numerous films over a span of 50 years, including the Cannes Palme d’Or winner “Padre Padrone.” Another notable film by the duo, “La notte di San Lorenzo” (The Night of the Shooting Stars), won the jury prize at Cannes and was even submitted for the Oscars.
Their impressive filmography also includes “Good Morning, Babylon,” “The Sun Also Shines at Night,” and “Caesars Must Die,” which won the Golden Bear at the Berlin Film Festival in 2012.
Even after the passing of his brother, Paolo continued to work on films, with “Leonora Addio” being his last project in 2022.
Tributes have poured in for the late director, with former Cannes president Gilles Jacob describing him as “one half of an enchanting duo,” and the Venice Biennale X account praising him as a “master of Italian cinema and an emblematic figure of civil commitment cinema.”
Paolo Taviani leaves behind his wife Lina Nerli Taviani, and children Ermanno and Valentina. His contributions to cinema have left an indelible mark on the industry and will be remembered for years to come.
