Bernardo Bertolucci
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Person

Bernardo Bertolucci

Known for
Directing
Born
March 16, 1941
Died
November 26, 2018
Place of birth
Parma, Emilia-Romagna, Italia
Also known as
베르나르도 베르톨루치, برناردو برتولوچی, Бернардо Бертолуччи

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Biography

Bernardo Bertolucci (/ˌbɜːrtəˈluːtʃi/ BUR-tə-LOO-chee; Italian: [berˈnardo bertoˈluttʃi]; 16 March 1941 – 26 November 2018) was an Italian film director and screenwriter with a career that spanned 50 years. Considered one of the greatest directors in the history of cinema, Bertolucci's work achieved international acclaim. With The Last Emperor (1987) he became the first Italian filmmaker to win the Academy Award for Best Director, and he received many other accolades including a BAFTA Award, a César Award, two Golden Globes, a Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement, and an Honorary Palme d'Or.

A protégé of Pier Paolo Pasolini, Bertolucci made his directorial debut at 22. His second film, Before the Revolution (1964), earned strong international reviews and has since gained classic status, being called a "masterpiece of Italian cinema" by Film4. His 1970 film The Conformist, an adaptation of the Alberto Moravia novel, is considered a classic of international cinema, and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay and the prestigious Berlin Golden Bear. His 1972 erotic drama Last Tango in Paris was controversial due to its rape scene and, later, comments made by actress Maria Schneider about her treatment on set. Bertolucci's later films such as the historical epic 1900 (1976), the family drama La Luna (1979), and the darkly comedic Tragedy of a Ridiculous Man (1981), were also controversial but acclaimed.

His 1987 film The Last Emperor, a biopic of Chinese monarch Puyi, was a critical and commercial success, earning rave reviews and sweeping the 60th Academy Awards (including Best Picture and Best Director). This was the start of what has since been described as his "Oriental Trilogy", a trio of films including The Sheltering Sky, an adaptation of the novel of the same name, and Little Buddha, a Buddhist religious epic, all three of which feature scores by Ryuichi Sakamoto. His 1996 film, Stealing Beauty, brought him his second of two Palme d'Or nominations. He continued directing well into the 21st century, releasing his final film, Me and You, in 2012.

Bertolucci's films often deal with themes of politics, sexuality, history, class conflict and social taboos, and his style has influenced several filmmakers. Several of his films have appeared on lists of the greatest films of all time. Critics have remarked that what makes Bertolucci different than other directors is his masterful combination of "visual richness and visual freedom".

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Filmography

  • Joie de vivreFilm · 2026 · as Self (archive footage)
  • The Echo ChamberFilm · 2026 · Story
  • La nostra magnifica ossessione - Bernardo Bertolucci e la sua generazioneFilm · 2025 · Acting
  • Grandmother's FootstepsFilm · 2023 · as Self
  • EnnioFilm · 2022 · as Self
  • Alida Valli: In Her Own WordsFilm · 2021 · as Self
  • Marco Melani: The Man with the Golden EyeFilm · 2021 · Acting
  • Opera PrimaFilm · 2021 · as Self
  • The Treasure of His Youth: The Photographs of Paolo Di PaoloFilm · 2021 · as Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)
  • We Are CinemaFilm · 2021 · as Self (archive footage)
  • Glauber, ClaroFilm · 2020 · as Self (archive footage)
  • Cinecittà - I mestieri del cinema Bernardo BertolucciFilm · 2019 · Acting
  • Now and Forever Time to Reclaim LifeFilm · 2018 · as Self (archive footage)
  • Bernardo Bertolucci, le dernier empereur du cinemaFilm · 2017 · as Self
  • Evviva GiuseppeFilm · 2017 · as Himself
  • Plankton SalesmenFilm · 2017 · as Self (archive footage)
  • Water and Sugar – Carlo Di Palma: The Colours of LifeFilm · 2017 · as Self
  • Because I Am a Genius! Lorenza MazzettiFilm · 2016 · as Himself
  • Cinque mondiFilm · 2016 · as Self
  • Porn to Be FreeFilm · 2016 · as Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)
  • Filmstudio, mon amourFilm · 2015 · as Sé stesso
  • Listen to Me MarlonFilm · 2015 · as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
  • Rubando BellezzaFilm · 2015 · as Self
  • CasarolaFilm · 2014 · as Self
  • Henri Langlois vu par...Film · 2014 · as Self
  • Henri Langlois vu par...Film · 2014 · Director
  • Marlon Brando: An Actor Named DesireFilm · 2014 · as Self - Filmmaker
  • Pasolini, la passion de RomeFilm · 2014 · as Self
  • Red Chairs - Parma and the CinemaFilm · 2014 · as Self
  • Bertolucci on BertolucciFilm · 2013 · as Self (archive)
  • Bertolucci par Bertolucci : Leçon de cinémaFilm · 2013 · as Self - Guest
  • Paul Bowles: The Cage Door Is Always OpenFilm · 2013 · as Self
  • Quando i tedeschi non sapevano nuotareFilm · 2013 · as Self
  • Seduced and AbandonedFilm · 2013 · as Self
  • Venice 70: Future ReloadedFilm · 2013 · as (segment Bernardo Bertolucci)
  • Venice 70: Future ReloadedFilm · 2013 · Director
  • We Weren't Just Bicycle Thieves: NeorealismFilm · 2013 · as Self
  • Me & YouFilm · 2012 · Director
  • Me & YouFilm · 2012 · Screenplay
  • Sedia Elettrica: il making of del film Io e TeFilm · 2012 · as Self
  • SquareTV · 2012 · as Self · 1 episode
  • In the Shade of the ConformistFilm · 2011 · as Self
  • Kurosawa's WayFilm · 2011 · as Self
  • Laura's PassionFilm · 2011 · as Self
  • The Story of Film: An OdysseyTV · 2011 · as Self · 1 episode
  • Portrait Of My FatherFilm · 2010 · as Self
  • … But Film Is My MistressFilm · 2010 · as Self
  • Great DirectorsFilm · 2009 · as Self
  • What Do You Know About MeFilm · 2009 · as Self
  • Filmmakers in ActionFilm · 2006 · as Self
  • RefugeFilm · 2006 · as Self
  • Sartoria Tirelli - Vestire il cinemaFilm · 2006 · as Self
  • Elio Petri: Notes About a FilmmakerFilm · 2005 · as Self
  • Behind the scenes: Last Tango in ParisFilm · 2004 · as Self
  • Cinema, Sex, Politics: Bertolucci Makes ‘The Dreamers’Film · 2004 · as Self
  • How We Got the Italian Movie Business Into Trouble: The True Story of Franco and CiccioFilm · 2004 · as Self
  • I nostri trent'anni - Generazioni a confrontoFilm · 2004 · as Self
  • Leçon de CinémaTV · 2004 · as Self · 1 episode
  • An Opera of ViolenceFilm · 2003 · as Self - Filmmaker
  • Cesare ZavattiniFilm · 2003 · as Self
  • Chaplin Today: LimelightFilm · 2003 · as Self
  • Something to Do with DeathFilm · 2003 · as Self - Filmmaker
  • The DreamersFilm · 2003 · Director
  • Un film et son époqueTV · 2003 · as Self · 1 episode
  • Bernardo Bertolucci: What Is the Purpose of Cinema?Film · 2002 · as Self
  • Claude Jutra: An Unfinished StoryFilm · 2002 · as Self - Director
  • Histoire d'eauxFilm · 2002 · Director
  • Ten Minutes Older: The CelloFilm · 2002 · Director
  • Ten Minutes Older: The CelloFilm · 2002 · Screenplay
  • Salò: Fade to BlackFilm · 2001 · as Self
  • The Triumph of LoveFilm · 2001 · Producer
  • The Triumph of LoveFilm · 2001 · Writer
  • Kiarostami in Close upFilm · 2000 · as as Self
  • Kurosawa: The Last EmperorFilm · 1999 · as Self
  • BesiegedFilm · 1998 · Director
  • BesiegedFilm · 1998 · Writer
  • Playboy: The Story of XFilm · 1998 · as Self - Director
  • Roberto Rossellini: Il mestiere di uomoFilm · 1997 · as Self
  • Scene by SceneTV · 1997 · as Self · 1 episode
  • Stealing BeautyFilm · 1996 · Director
  • Stealing BeautyFilm · 1996 · Story
  • Empire of the CensorsFilm · 1995 · as Self
  • The True Life of Antonio H.Film · 1994 · as Self
  • Jean Renoir: Part One - From La Belle Époque to World War IIFilm · 1993 · as Self
  • Little BuddhaFilm · 1993 · Director
  • Little BuddhaFilm · 1993 · Story
  • Golem, the Spirit of ExileFilm · 1992 · as Le Maître de la Cour
  • The Ditvoorst DomainsFilm · 1992 · as Self
  • Writing with Light: Vittorio StoraroFilm · 1992 · as Self
  • Pictures of EuropeFilm · 1990 · as Self
  • The Sheltering SkyFilm · 1990 · Director
  • The Sheltering SkyFilm · 1990 · Screenplay
  • 12 Directors for 12 CitiesFilm · 1989 · Director
  • BolognaFilm · 1989 · Director
  • Face to Face: Bernardo BertolucciFilm · 1989 · as Self
  • Bernardo Bertolucci and the Making of 'The Last Emperor'Film · 1988 · as Self
  • Bernardo Bertolucci: The Italian TravelerFilm · 1987 · as Self
  • The Last EmperorFilm · 1987 · Director
  • The Last EmperorFilm · 1987 · Screenplay
  • Bernardo Bertolucci's Chinese AdventureFilm · 1986 · as Self
  • Postcards from ChinaFilm · 1985 · as Self - Commentator
  • Postcards from ChinaFilm · 1985 · Director
  • Farewell to Enrico BerlinguerFilm · 1984 · Director
  • Goldene KameraTV · 1984 · as Self · 1 episode
  • Io con te non ci sto piùFilm · 1983 · Producer
  • Tragedy of a Ridiculous ManFilm · 1981 · Director
  • Tragedy of a Ridiculous ManFilm · 1981 · Writer
  • Whoever Says the Truth Shall DieFilm · 1981 · as Self
  • LunaFilm · 1979 · Director
  • LunaFilm · 1979 · Screenplay, Story
  • Ciné regardsTV · 1978 · as Self · 1 episode
  • Journey Through HistoryFilm · 1977 · as Self
  • 1900Film · 1976 · Director
  • 1900Film · 1976 · Writer
  • Il silenzio è complicitàFilm · 1976 · Editor
  • Il silenzio è complicitàFilm · 1976 · Screenplay
  • The Cinema According to BertolucciFilm · 1976 · as Self
  • ABCinemaFilm · 1975 · as Self
  • Les Rendez-vous du dimancheTV · 1975 · as Self · 1 episode
  • Spécial cinémaTV · 1974 · as Self · 4 episodes
  • Last Tango in ParisFilm · 1972 · Director
  • Last Tango in ParisFilm · 1972 · Screenplay, Story
  • Midi trenteTV · 1972 · as Self · 1 episode
  • Health Is IllFilm · 1971 · Director
  • L'inchiestaFilm · 1971 · Producer
  • The ConformistFilm · 1971 · Director
  • The ConformistFilm · 1971 · Screenplay
  • The Spider's StratagemFilm · 1970 · Director
  • The Spider's StratagemFilm · 1970 · Screenplay
  • Filmers buiten het gareelFilm · 1969 · as Self
  • Love and AngerFilm · 1969 · Director
  • Love and AngerFilm · 1969 · Writer
  • Once Upon a Time in the WestFilm · 1968 · Story
  • PartnerFilm · 1968 · Director
  • PartnerFilm · 1968 · Writer
  • The Path of OilFilm · 1967 · Director
  • Il canaleFilm · 1966 · Director
  • Before the RevolutionFilm · 1964 · Director
  • Before the RevolutionFilm · 1964 · Story, Screenplay
  • La Commare SeccaFilm · 1962 · Director
  • La Commare SeccaFilm · 1962 · Screenplay
  • La telefericaFilm · 1956 · Director
  • The Death of a PigFilm · 1956 · Cinematography
  • The Death of a PigFilm · 1956 · Director
  • The Death of a PigFilm · 1956 · Writer

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