Film

You’ve probably heard of the Tuscan countryside, or perhaps you’ve even seen pictures before. Well, any visitor to Tuscany will tell you that the region’s beauty is unsurpassed. In this article, I’ll be taking a look at some of the best movies filmed in Tuscany.In the year 180, the death of emperor Marcus Aurelius threw the Roman Empire into chaos. Maximus is one of the Roman army's most capable and trusted generals and a key advisor to the emperor. As Marcus' devious son Commodus ascends to the throne, Maximus is set to be executed. He escapes, but is captured by slave ...

Pier Paolo Pasolini was a poet, intellectual, and film director. A legend of cinema, he remains one of the most widely-read, widely-studied and widely-debated film directors of all time. Through his film and essay writing, he sought to re-evaluate Italian society and offer insights into some of its most pressing social, economic and political concerns. His work was also rooted in Italian poetry and art: his analysis, although never short on controversy or incite, is always deeply rooted in the complexities of Italian culture.Pier Paolo Pasolini was born in 1922 in Bologna, and grew up in Co ...

Known as one of the greatest filmmakers of all time, Federico Fellini tells stories through film that no one else dares to tell. He blends fantasy and baroque images with earthiness in a distinct style that others try to copy, but fail to achieve. In his work, he was able to merge dreams, reality, fantasy and everyday life through a unique personal style that brought him so much success.Federico Fellini was born on 20 January 1920 to middle-class parents in Rimini. Known as a place of fun and frolic, the town was a popular seaside resort that attracted many artists and intellectuals in the in ...

Luca Guadagnino is an Italian film director born in Palermo, Sicily. He is known for his efforts to revive the sensual filmmaking style that was alive in the New Wave era of Italian cinema through the achievement of international critical acclaim.Luca Guadagnino is a graduate of the Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia in Rome. In 1995 he founded the company First Sun, dedicated to film production and promotion of young directors. His films have received international acclaim at the most important festivals: The Protagonists, The Pillow Book, I Am Love, A Bigger Splash, Call Me By Your Name a ...

Tuscany is a magnificent region for filmmaking. The wonderful territory inspires the most talented directors from all over Italy to create film masterpieces. Only Italian directors can show the authentic beauty of the Tuscany region through the screen. Take a look at the list of films shot in Tuscany by Italian directors. Eight and a Half (or "8½") is a film by the famous Italian director Federico Fellini, which is considered one of the best films in the history of cinema. The main character of the film is the director Guido Anselmi, who, after the shooting of a successful ...