Michelangelo Antonioni

Italian film director and screenwriter

Michelangelo Antonioni - Italian film director and screenwriter
Born

September 29th, 1912
112 years ago

Died

July 30th, 2007
17 years ago — 94 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Italy

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A prominent film director and screenwriter, made significant contributions to the world of cinema through a unique visual style and exploration of modern alienation. Influenced by the Italian neorealism movement, created highly regarded films that examined human relationships and emotional landscapes. Major works include L'Avventura, La Notte, and Blow-Up, the latter receiving an Academy Award nomination for Best Director. His films often featured lengthy takes, minimal dialogue, and a focus on mood and atmosphere, transforming cinematic storytelling.

Directed L'Avventura, dissecting emotional isolation

Directed Blow-Up, exploring perception and reality

Received the Academy Award nomination for Best Director

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