Roberto Rossellini
May 8, 1906 –June 3, 1977
Film director, Actor, Film producer, Playwright, Screenwriter, Racing automobile driver
Lived 71 years
- Born in
- Rome
- Passed away in
- Rome
Roberto Gastone Zeffiro Rossellini (8 May 1906 – 3 June 1977) was an Italian film director, screenwriter and producer. He was one of the most prominent directors of the Italian neorealist cinema, contributing to the movement with films such as Rome, Open City (1945), Paisan (1946), and Germany, Year Zero (1948). He is also known for his films starring his then wife Ingrid Bergman, Stromboli (1950), Europe '51 (1952), Journey to Italy (1954), Fear (1954) and Joan of Arc at the Stake (1954).
Notable works: Paisà, Rome, Open City, Europe '51, Journey to Italy, Stromboli, Vanina Vanini (film), The Flowers of St. Francis Awards: Palme d'Or, Nastro d'Argento for the director of the best film, Golden Lion, National Board of Review Award for Best Film
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