Luchino Visconti

Italian director (1906–1976)
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Luchino Visconti
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Luchino Visconti

Summary

Luchino Visconti is a human[1]. He was born in Milan[2]. He was born on November 2, 1906[3]. He died in Rome[4]. He died on March 17, 1976[5]. He worked as a theatrical director[6], film director[7], screenwriter[8], writer[9], and director[10]. He ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,883 views/month, #6,383 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Luchino Visconti was born in Milan[2].
  • Luchino Visconti died in Rome[4].
  • Luchino Visconti was born on November 2, 1906[3].
  • Luchino Visconti died on March 17, 1976[5].
  • Luchino Visconti died on January 1, 1976[12].
  • Burial took place at villa La Colombaia[13].
  • Luchino Visconti's father was Giuseppe Visconti di Modrone, 1st Duke of Grazzano Visconti[14].
  • Luchino Visconti's mother was Carla Erba[15].
  • Luchino Visconti held citizenship in Kingdom of Italy[16].
  • Luchino Visconti held citizenship in Italy[17].
  • Luchino Visconti worked as a theatrical director[6].
  • Luchino Visconti's professions included film director[7].
  • Luchino Visconti worked as a screenwriter[8].
  • Luchino Visconti worked as a writer[9].
  • Luchino Visconti's professions included director[10].
  • Luchino Visconti's professions included author[18].
  • Luchino Visconti held the position of President of the Jury at the Cannes Festival[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Luchino Visconti is The Leopard[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Luchino Visconti is Ludwig[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Luchino Visconti is Rocco and His Brothers[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Luchino Visconti is The Damned[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Luchino Visconti is Senso[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Luchino Visconti is Ossessione[25].
  • Luchino Visconti received the David di Donatello for Best Director[26].
  • Luchino Visconti received the Nastro d'Argento for the director of the best film[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Milan[2], Luchino Visconti… he was born on November 2, 1906[3]. His father was Giuseppe Visconti di Modrone, 1st Duke of Grazzano Visconti[14]. His mother was Carla Erba[15].

Education

Luchino Visconti studied under Lorenzo de Paolis[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theatrical director[6], film director[7], screenwriter[8], writer[9], director[10], and author[18]. Luchino Visconti held the position of President of the Jury at the Cannes Festival[19].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The Leopard[20], a film[29]; Ludwig[21], a film[30]; Rocco and His Brothers[22], a film[31]; The Damned[23], a film[32]; Senso[24], a film[33]; and Ossessione[25], a film[34].

Recognition

Awards received include David di Donatello for Best Director[26], a film award category[35], in Italy[36], founded in 1955[37]; Nastro d'Argento for the director of the best film[27], a class of award[38], in Italy[39], founded in 1946[40]; Civil Order of Savoy[41], an order[42], in Kingdom of Sardinia[43], founded in 1831[44]; Silver Lion[45], a film award category[46], in Italy[47], founded in 1953[48]; Grand Jury Prize of the Venice Film Festival[49], a film award category[50], in Italy[51]; and Palme d'Or[52], a Cannes Film Festival Awards[53], in France[54], founded in 1955[55], headquartered in Cannes[56].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include March 17, 1976[5] and January 1, 1976[12]. Luchino Visconti passed away in Rome[4]. The cause of death was stroke[57]. He is buried at villa La Colombaia[13].

Why It Matters

Luchino Visconti ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,883 views/month, #6,383 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]

He has been cited as an influence by The Best of Youth[60], a film[61], directed by Marco Tullio Giordana[62].

FAQs

Where was Luchino Visconti born?

Luchino Visconti's place of birth was Milan[2].

Where did Luchino Visconti die?

Luchino Visconti died in Rome[4].

Who were Luchino Visconti's parents?

Luchino Visconti's father was Giuseppe Visconti di Modrone, 1st Duke of Grazzano Visconti[14]. Luchino Visconti's mother was Carla Erba[15].

What did Luchino Visconti do for work?

Luchino Visconti worked as theatrical director[6], film director[7], screenwriter[8], writer[9], and director[10].

What awards did Luchino Visconti receive?

Honors received include David di Donatello for Best Director[26], Nastro d'Argento for the director of the best film[27], Civil Order of Savoy[41], and Silver Lion[45].

Who did Luchino Visconti influence?

Luchino Visconti has been cited as an influence by The Best of Youth[60].

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  2. [58] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [59] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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