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Tinto Brass
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Giovanni "Tinto" Brass is an Italian film director and screenwriter. In the 1960s and 1970s, he directed many critically acclaimed avant-garde films of various genres. Today, he is mainly known for his later work in the erotic genre, with films such as Caligula, Così fan tutte, Paprika, Monella and Trasgredire.
Brass in 1990
Brass in 1990
Brass and Caterina Varzi at the 2009 Venice Film Festival
Brass and Caterina Varzi at the 2009 Venice Film Festival
Caligula (film)
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Caligula is a 1979 erotic historical drama film about the rise and fall of controversial Roman emperor Caligula. The film stars Malcolm McDowell in the title role, alongside Teresa Ann Savoy, Helen Mirren, Peter O'Toole, John Steiner, and John Gielgud.
Theatrical release poster
Theatrical release poster
Gore Vidal was paid $200,000 to write the screenplay for Caligula; ultimately, the film credited no official screenwriter, only that it was "adapted f
Gore Vidal was paid $200,000 to write the screenplay for Caligula; ultimately, the film credited no official screenwriter, only that it was "adapted from a screenplay" by Vidal.
Tinto Brass served as the film's director, but disowned the film in post-production, and was credited only for "principal photography".
Tinto Brass served as the film's director, but disowned the film in post-production, and was credited only for "principal photography".
Helen Mirren was cast as Caesonia, wife of Caligula. Mirren described the film as an "irresistible mix of art and genitals".
Helen Mirren was cast as Caesonia, wife of Caligula. Mirren described the film as an "irresistible mix of art and genitals".