Bernardo Bertolucci
Biography
Bernardo Bertolucci was an Italian film director and screenwriter. Born on March 16, 1941, in Parma, Emilia-Romagna, Italia, he made his directorial debut at the age of 22. Bertolucci's career spanned 50 years and achieved international acclaim. He directed numerous films, with 124 known credits. Bertolucci was known for his work in directing. He passed away on November 26, 2018, at the age of 77. Bertolucci's films received recognition, including a BAFTA Award, a César Award, two Golden Globes, a Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement, and an Honorary Palme d'Or. He became the first Italian filmmaker to win the Academy Award for Best Director with The Last Emperor in 1987.
Career overview
Bernardo Bertolucci began his directorial career at the age of 22. He went on to direct numerous films over the course of 50 years. Bertolucci's work achieved international recognition and acclaim. He is considered one of the greatest directors in the history of cinema.
Bertolucci's career spanned multiple decades and continents, resulting in a diverse body of work. He directed films that garnered numerous accolades. Bertolucci's international recognition was cemented with the release of The Last Emperor in 1987. This film marked a significant milestone in his career, as it earned him the Academy Award for Best Director. Bertolucci became the first Italian filmmaker to receive this honor.
Bertolucci's career was marked by numerous awards and accolades. He received a BAFTA Award, a César Award, two Golden Globes, a Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement, and an Honorary Palme d'Or. Bertolucci's work continues to be celebrated and studied by film enthusiasts and scholars alike. His contributions to the world of cinema have left a lasting impact.
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- The Echo Chamber (2026) Story
- La nostra magnifica ossessione - Bernardo Bertolucci e la sua generazione (2025)
- Grandmother's Footsteps (2023) as Self
- Ennio (2022) as Self
- Opera Prima (2021) as Self
- Marco Melani: The Man with the Golden Eye (2021)
- We Are Cinema (2021) as Self (archive footage)
- Alida Valli: In Her Own Words (2021) as Self
- The Treasure of His Youth: The Photographs of Paolo Di Paolo (2021) as Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)
- Glauber, Claro (2020) as Self (archive footage)
- Cinecittà - I mestieri del cinema Bernardo Bertolucci (2019)
- Now and Forever Time to Reclaim Life (2018) as Self (archive footage)
- Plankton Salesmen (2017) as Self (archive footage)
- Bernardo Bertolucci, le dernier empereur du cinema (2017) as Self
- Water and Sugar – Carlo Di Palma: The Colours of Life (2017) as Self
- Evviva Giuseppe (2017) as Himself
- Cinque mondi (2016) as Self
- Porn to Be Free (2016) as Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)
- Because I Am a Genius! Lorenza Mazzetti (2016) as Himself
- Filmstudio, mon amour (2015) as Sé stesso
- Rubando Bellezza (2015) as Self
- Henri Langlois vu par... (2014) as Self
- Henri Langlois vu par... (2014) Director
- Marlon Brando: An Actor Named Desire (2014) as Self - Filmmaker
- Red Chairs - Parma and the Cinema (2014) as Self
- Pasolini, la passion de Rome (2014) as Self
- Bertolucci par Bertolucci : Leçon de cinéma (2013) as Self - Guest
- Seduced and Abandoned (2013) as Self
- Venice 70: Future Reloaded (2013) as (segment Bernardo Bertolucci)
- Venice 70: Future Reloaded (2013) Director
- Bertolucci on Bertolucci (2013) as Self (archive)
- Paul Bowles: The Cage Door Is Always Open (2013) as Self
- Quando i tedeschi non sapevano nuotare (2013) as Self
- We Weren't Just Bicycle Thieves: Neorealism (2013) as Self
- Square (2012) as Self
- Me & You (2012) Screenplay
- Me & You (2012) Director
- Sedia Elettrica: il making of del film Io e Te (2012) as Self
- The Story of Film: An Odyssey (2011) as Self
- In the Shade of the Conformist (2011) as Self
- Kurosawa's Way (2011) as Self
- Laura's Passion (2011) as Self
- … But Film Is My Mistress (2010) as Self
- Portrait Of My Father (2010) as Self
- Great Directors (2009) as Self
- What Do You Know About Me (2009) as Self
- Filmmakers in Action (2006) as Self
- Sartoria Tirelli - Vestire il cinema (2006) as Self
- Refuge (2006) as Self
- Elio Petri: Notes About a Filmmaker (2005) as Self
- Behind Love and Anger (2005) Thanks
- Leçon de Cinéma (2004) as Self
- Cinema, Sex, Politics: Bertolucci Makes ‘The Dreamers’ (2004) as Self
- How We Got the Italian Movie Business Into Trouble: The True Story of Franco and Ciccio (2004) as Self
- Behind the scenes: Last Tango in Paris (2004) as Self
- I nostri trent'anni - Generazioni a confronto (2004) as Self
- The Dreamers (2003) Director
- Cesare Zavattini (2003) as Self
- Un film et son époque (2003) as Self
- An Opera of Violence (2003) as Self - Filmmaker
- Chaplin Today: Limelight (2003) as Self
- Something to Do with Death (2003) as Self - Filmmaker
- Ten Minutes Older: The Cello (2002) Director
- Ten Minutes Older: The Cello (2002) Screenplay
- Claude Jutra: An Unfinished Story (2002) as Self - Director
- Histoire d'eaux (2002) Director
- Bernardo Bertolucci: What Is the Purpose of Cinema? (2002) as Self
- The Triumph of Love (2001) Writer
- The Triumph of Love (2001) Producer
- Salò: Fade to Black (2001) as Self
- Kiarostami in Close up (2000) as as Self
- Kurosawa: The Last Emperor (1999) as Self
- Playboy: The Story of X (1998) as Self - Director
- Besieged (1998) Director
- Besieged (1998) Writer
- Scene by Scene (1997) as Self
- Roberto Rossellini: Il mestiere di uomo (1997) as Self
- Stealing Beauty (1996) Director
- Stealing Beauty (1996) Story
- Bahia de Todos os Sambas (1996) Thanks
- Empire of the Censors (1995) as Self
- The True Life of Antonio H. (1994) as Self
- Little Buddha (1993) Director
- Little Buddha (1993) Story
- Jean Renoir: Part One - From La Belle Époque to World War II (1993) as Self
- Golem, the Spirit of Exile (1992) as Le Maître de la Cour
- The Ditvoorst Domains (1992) as Self
- Writing with Light: Vittorio Storaro (1992) as Self
- The Sheltering Sky (1990) Director
- The Sheltering Sky (1990) Screenplay
- Pictures of Europe (1990) as Self
- Bologna (1989) Director
- 12 Directors for 12 Cities (1989) Director
- Face to Face: Bernardo Bertolucci (1989) as Self
- Bernardo Bertolucci and the Making of 'The Last Emperor' (1988) as Self
- The Last Emperor (1987) Director
- The Last Emperor (1987) Screenplay
- Bernardo Bertolucci: The Italian Traveler (1987) as Self
- Bernardo Bertolucci's Chinese Adventure (1986) as Self
- Postcards from China (1985) Director
- Goldene Kamera (1984) as Self
- Farewell to Enrico Berlinguer (1984) Director
- Io con te non ci sto più (1983) Producer
- Tragedy of a Ridiculous Man (1981) Director
- Tragedy of a Ridiculous Man (1981) Writer
- Whoever Says the Truth Shall Die (1981) as Self
- Luna (1979) Story
- Luna (1979) Screenplay
- Luna (1979) Director
- Ciné regards (1978) as Self
- Journey Through History (1977) as Self
- 1900 (1976) Director
- 1900 (1976) Writer
- The Cinema According to Bertolucci (1976) as Self
- Il silenzio è complicità (1976) Screenplay
- Il silenzio è complicità (1976) Editor
- Les Rendez-vous du dimanche (1975) as Self
- Abicinema (1975) as Self
- Spécial cinéma (1974) as Self
- Midi trente (1972) as Self
- Last Tango in Paris (1972) Director
- Last Tango in Paris (1972) Screenplay
- Last Tango in Paris (1972) Story
- The Conformist (1971) Director
- The Conformist (1971) Screenplay
- Health Is Ill (1971) Director
- L'inchiesta (1971) Producer
- The Spider's Stratagem (1970) Director
- The Spider's Stratagem (1970) Screenplay
- Love and Anger (1969) Director
- Love and Anger (1969) Writer
- Filmers buiten het gareel (1969) as Self
- His Day of Glory (1969) Co-Director
- Once Upon a Time in the West (1968) Story
- Partner (1968) Director
- Partner (1968) Writer
- The Path of Oil (1967) Director
- Il canale (1966) Director
- Before the Revolution (1964) Story
- Before the Revolution (1964) Director
- Before the Revolution (1964) Screenplay
- La Commare Secca (1962) Director
- La Commare Secca (1962) Screenplay
- Accattone (1961) Assistant Director
- The Death of a Pig (1956) Writer
- The Death of a Pig (1956) Cinematography
- The Death of a Pig (1956) Director
- La teleferica (1956) Director
- Joie de Vivre as Self (archive footage)