Paolo Taviani, the iconic Italian director who helmed numerous films with his brother Vittorio, has died.
Taviani died in a clinic in Rome after suffering from a short illness, according to media reports.
His wife and two children were at his bedside, according to Anasa news agency.
Paolo TavianiRONNY HARTMANN/AFP via Getty Image
Rome Mayor Roberto Gualtieri made the announcement on X.
An affectionate hug to the family.
Born in 1931 in Tuscany, Taviani formed a formidable directing duo with Vittorio, who died in 2018.
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The pair made films together for more than 50 years.
Both Tavianis also wrote almost as many films as they directed.
Tributes have been flooding in this afternoon.
Former Cannes president Gilles Jacob told AFP news that Paolo Taviani was one half of an enchanting duo.
The Venice Biennale X account called him master of Italian cinema and an emblematic figure of civil commitment cinema.
Taviani is survived by wife Lina Nerli Taviani; and children Ermanno and Valentina.
