Italian director Paolo Taviani, known for his collaboration with his late brother Vittorio, has passed away at the age of 92. The Taviani Brothers gained international acclaim when they won the Cannes Palme d'Or in 1977 for their film 'Padre Padrone.'
Paolo Taviani died in a Rome clinic after a brief illness, as reported by Italian media. Rome Mayor Roberto Gualtieri expressed his condolences, highlighting the Taviani brothers' significant contributions to Italian cinema.
The Taviani Brothers, hailing from San Miniato, Italy, began their filmmaking journey in Pisa during their high school years. Inspired by Roberto Rossellini's 'Paisà,' they were motivated to pursue cinema as a means of revealing profound truths about human experiences.
Throughout their career, the Taviani Brothers crafted a diverse body of work that blended neo-realism with modern storytelling. Their films, such as 'The Night of the Shooting Stars' and 'Kaos,' left a lasting impact on the history of cinema.
Following Vittorio's passing in 2018, Paolo Taviani continued his cinematic pursuits. His latest film, 'Leonora Addio,' premiered at the Berlinale in 2022, drawing inspiration from a story by Luigi Pirandello.
Paolo Taviani was also working on a new project, 'Canto Delle Meduse,' a pandemic-themed drama scheduled to begin filming in April. He is survived by his wife Lina Nerli Taviani and children Ermanno and Valentina.
The Taviani Brothers' cinematic legacy is currently being celebrated in the U.K. with a retrospective titled 'Magical Realism - The Film Fables of the Taviani Brothers' at BFI Southbank in London.
