Italian director Tinto Brass died in Rome on Wednesday morning at around 10:30, his wife, Caterina Varzi, and children Bonifacio and Beatrice Brass told ANSA. The family is planning a strictly private funeral ceremony. Brass was born in Milan on March 26, 1933.
Brass, whose given name was Giovanni, worked as a director, screenwriter, editor and writer, and was regarded as a leading figure in Italian erotic cinema. He studied law but soon developed a passion for film.
His best-known films include “Salon Kitty” (1976), “The Key” (1983), “Caligula” (released in 1984), “Miranda” (1985), “Capriccio” (1987), “Paprika” (1990) and “Monella” (1998).
Sources: ANSA Cultura.