Director Tinto Brass dies at 93

The renowned director Tinto Brass has passed away at the age of 93 in Rome. Throughout his extensive career, he became well known for his distinct style, earning significant international attention with his 1976 erotic war drama Salon Kitty, which was set in a Berlin brothel. He also achieved cult status for the film All Ladies Do It, a provocative reinterpretation of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s opera Così fan tutte. His final creative work, the short film Eve al Desnudo, was released in 2015.

Earlier this year, Brass received the prestigious Premio Pietro Bianchi award at the 83rd Venice Film Festival, a distinction granted by the Italian union of film journalists. His death marks the end of a prolific career that often pushed boundaries within the cinematic industry. He is survived by his wife, Caterina Varzi, and his two children, Bonifacio and Beatrice.