Aiace Parolin


Aiace Parolin was an Italian film cinematographer.

Life and career

Born in Cagliari, at young age Parolin moved to Rome where he studied mechanical drawing at the Technical Institute. In 1935, he was hired as a camera maintenance engineer by film company Cines. He first worked on set in 1947, as second
assistant cameraman in the Giuseppe De Santis' drama film Tragic Hunt.
In 1953, Parolin debuted as a cameraman under Leonida Barboni, and in 1961 he made his debut as a cinematographer on Alfredo Giannetti's Day by Day, Desperately. He is best known for his long professional relationship with Pietro Germi, with whom he collaborated from 1964 until Germi's death. He died on 19 November 2016, aged 96.

Selected filmography

Seduced and Abandoned Beautiful Families The Moment of Truth The Birds, the Bees and the Italians Shoot Loud, Louder... I Don't Understand The Climax A Minute to Pray, a Second to Die Serafino Black Jesus Giacomo Casanova: Childhood and Adolescence Love and Anger A Pocketful of Chestnuts Basta guardarla They Have Changed Their Face The Sicilian Connection Alfredo, Alfredo Baba Yaga Long Lasting Days Simona Order to Kill Street People Keoma Il marito in collegio