Carlo Lizzani

Italian filmmaker and screenwriter

Carlo Lizzani - Italian filmmaker and screenwriter
Born

1922
103 years ago

Died

October 5th, 2013
11 years ago — 91 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Italy

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An influential figure in Italian cinema, this individual directed and wrote several notable films. Debut feature film was 'La Città Delle Donne' in 1980. Directed 'Il Gobbo' and 'Requiescant,' both contributing to the Italian genre of Spaghetti Westerns. Worked extensively in television and contributed to the Italian film industry through various roles, including acting and producing.

Directed 'Il Gobbo'

Directed 'Requiescant'

Wrote for 'La Città Delle Donne'

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