

Documentary
Overview
One of the most controversial, original and loved figures of Italian cinema. The most censored director of all time. An anarchist of the film, a gifted experimenter, an inventor of dreams. A truly great artist.
Top Cast


Tinto Brass
Tinto Brass
Self
Tinto Brass
Self


Helen Mirren
Helen Mirren
Self
Helen Mirren
Self


Ken Adam
Ken Adam
Self
Ken Adam
Self


Franco Nero
Franco Nero
Self
Franco Nero
Self


Gigi Proietti
Gigi Proietti
Self
Gigi Proietti
Self


Adriana Asti
Adriana Asti
Self
Adriana Asti
Self


Franco Branciaroli
Franco Branciaroli
Self
Franco Branciaroli
Self


Olivier Père
Olivier Père
Self
Olivier Père
Self


Jean-François Rauger
Jean-François Rauger
Self
Jean-François Rauger
Self


Serena Grandi
Serena Grandi
Self
Serena Grandi
Self
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