Vittorio Taviani

Vittorio Taviani (20 September 1929 – 15 April 2018) is a Italian-Italian film director, film producer, screenwriter, and director. He was born in San Miniato. He died in Rome.

Awards received include Grand Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, David di Donatello Award for Lifetime Achievement, David di Donatello for Best Film, David di Donatello for Best Director, David di Donatello for Best Script, Nastro d'Argento for the director of the best film, Nastro d'Argento for Best Screenplay, Globo d'oro for best film, and Globo d'oro for Livetime Achievement.