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Carmelo Bene
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Overview
Born
September 1
,
1937
·
Campi Salentina, Puglia, Italy
Died
March 16
,
2002
·
Rome, Lazio, Italy
(cancer)
Birth name
Carmelo Pompilio Realino Antonio Bene
Nickname
CB
Mini Bio
Carmelo Bene was born on September 1, 1937 in Campi Salentina, Puglia, Italy. He was a director and writer, known for
Nostra signora dei turchi (1968)
,
One Hamlet Less (1973)
and
Salome (1972)
. He was married to
Raffaella Baracchi
and Giuliana Rossi. He died on March 16, 2002 in Rome, Lazio, Italy.
Family
Spouses
Raffaella Baracchi
(January 2, 1992 - March 16, 2002) (his death, 1 child)
Giuliana Rossi
(1960 - 1973) (divorced, 1 child)
Trademarks
His deep voice
Trivia
Was also a famous stage director and actor and a writer.
Friend of actor-director
Roberto Benigni
.
Considered
Daniele Ciprì
and
Franco Maresco
the only important Italian directors of the late 90's.
Friend of
Michel Foucault
,
Gilles Deleuze
,
Ennio Flaiano
and
Alberto Arbasino
.
Longtime companion of actress
Lydia Mancinelli
.
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Quotes
I am not interested in any filmmaker. I am not even interested in my own films, except for a couple of moments: the failed self-crucifixion in
Salome (1972)
, and the burnt, torn film in
Nostra signora dei turchi (1968)
as a parody of recollection.
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