Iconic Italian Director Paolo Taviani Dies at 92

Paolo Taviani, celebrated for his influential films with brother Vittorio, passed away after a short illness.

Paolo Taviani, iconic Italian director known for films like 'Padre Padrone', has died at the age of 92.
Taviani passed away in a Rome clinic after a short illness, with his family by his side.
The Taviani brothers, Paolo and Vittorio, were celebrated for their profound and committed films, contributing significantly to Italian cinema and the collective imagination.
Paolo Taviani continued to make films until his death, including 'Leonora Addio' in 2022, his first solo project after his brother Vittorio's death in 2018.
Tributes have poured in from across the film industry, recognizing Paolo Taviani as a master of Italian cinema and a figure of civil commitment cinema.