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Franco Zeffirelli
Writer 1923 - 2019

Franco Zeffirelli

Florence, Tuscany, Italy

Gian Franco Corsi Zeffirelli KBE, Grande Ufficiale OMRI (12 February 1923 – 15 June 2019), commonly known as Franco Zeffirelli (Italian pronunciation: [ˈfraŋko dzeffiˈrɛlli]), was an Italian director and producer of operas, films and television. He was also a senator from 1994... Read full bio →

Filmography

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6 titles
Callas Forever

Callas Forever

Franco Zeffirelli 2002 1h 51m 5.0

A fictionalized account of the last days of opera singer Maria Callas (Ardant).

Jane Eyre

Jane Eyre

Franco Zeffirelli 1996 1h 53m 8.0

The story of Jane Eyre, the plain quakerish governess is told from her childhood until she arrives at Thornfield Hall to tutor the young Adele. She finds herself intrigued by and attracted to Thornfield's owner, the dark, Mr. Rochester. But a dread secret resides in Thornfield Hall.

Hamlet

Hamlet

Franco Zeffirelli 1990 2h 10m 5.4

Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, finds out that his uncle Claudius killed his father to obtain the throne, and plans revenge.

Fratello sole, sorella luna

Fratello sole, sorella luna

Franco Zeffirelli 1972 2h 1m 7.0

In his delirium from his return from war, Francesco Bernardone goes back in his memories to the days when he lived for parties and carnal pleasures. He slowly recovers, but after the illness he is no longer the Francesco that everybody knew.

Romeo and Juliet

Romeo and Juliet

Franco Zeffirelli 1968 2h 18m 7.7

Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet fall in love against the wishes of their feuding families. Driven by their passion, the young lovers defy their destiny and elope, only to suffer the ultimate tragedy.

The Taming of the Shrew

The Taming of the Shrew

Franco Zeffirelli 1967 1h 57m 6.3

Italy, 16th century. Petruchio, a choleric, lying and poor rural landowner from Verona, arrives in Padua in search of fortune and a wife, while Baptista, a wealthy merchant, announces that he will not allow Bianca, his youngest daughter, to marry until the temperamental and unruly Katherina, his eldest daughter, does.

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