1940- Italian born Film Director
Born in Parma, Italy into an intellectual family. He began making 16 mm films when he was still a teenager. He also began writing and won the Premio Viareggio, one of Italy's top Literary awards for his book: In Search of Mystery.
Known for his strong visual style, he established himself at the age of 24 with the political drama Before the Revolution 1964
Films:
His films are generally characterized as romantic and sensuous.
Source:
http://www.geocities.com/mishaca/interviews/bertolucci.html
Last Updated 03.25.04