Italian film director Tinto Brass dies aged 93

Grief in Italian cinema

Film director Tinto Brass has died in Italy. The artist, who became famous for his erotic films, passed away at the age of 93.

Official confirmation

Information about the director's death was published by the Italian news agency ANSA. The source of the information was his relatives: his wife Caterina Varchi, as well as his children Bonifacio and Beatrice.

Biography and creative path

The future director was born on 26 March 1933 in Milan. His real name is Giovanni Brass. He studied law but later chose cinema. At the beginning of his professional career, Tinto Brass worked in the avant-garde film genre and collaborated with director Roberto Rossellini.

Recognition and most famous films

The director became known to the general public thanks to films of an erotic nature, the filming of which began in the 1970s. Among his most famous works are the films "Salon Kitty", "Caligula", "Miranda" and "Paprika".

Circumstances of death

According to media reports, Tinto Brass died on the morning of 4 November. Local time recorded the moment of his death at approximately 10:30. The director's relatives plan to hold a farewell ceremony in a closed format, only in the narrow circle of closest relatives.