Franco Zeffirelli, the Italian director of bold cinematic Shakespeare adaptations for ‘Romeo and Juliet’ and 'The Taming of the Shrew, has died at 96
Franco Zeffirelli, the Italian director best known for his bold cinematic adaptations of Shakespeare's work, has died at the age of 96.Franco Zeffirelli, the Italian director best known for his bold cinematic adaptations of Shakespeare’s work, has died at the age of 96.. “He had suffered for a while, but he left in a peaceful way,” Luciano said of his father.
An acclaimed set designer and stage director who shifted to cinema after working under legendary Italian filmmakers like Luchino Visconti and Vittorio de Sica, Zeffirelli made his big screen debut in 1967’sThe following year, Zeffirelli was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director for his version of Shakespeare’s, which also earned a Best Picture nomination as well as Oscars for Best Cinematography and Best Costume Design.
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