Riz Ortolani

Composer of film scores and music.

Riz Ortolani - Composer of film scores and music.
Born

March 25th, 1926
98 years ago

Died

January 23rd, 2014
11 years ago — 87 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Italy

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An Italian composer and conductor, contributed significantly to film music. Collaborated with numerous directors and composers across various genres. Achieved acclaim for the score of the 1968 film 'Mondo Cane', which earned an Academy Award nomination. Composed music for other notable films including 'Cannibal Holocaust' and 'The Yellow Rolls-Royce'. Conducted orchestras and wrote many scores recognized for their emotional depth and orchestration.

Composed the score for 'Mondo Cane'

Received an Academy Award nomination

Composed for 'Cannibal Holocaust'

Worked on 'The Yellow Rolls-Royce'

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