Bernardo Bertolucci

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Bernardo Bertolucci (/ˌbɜːrtəˈluːtʃi/ BUR-tə-LOO-chee; Italian: [berˈnardo bertoˈluttʃi]; 16 March 1941 – 26 November 2018) was an Italian film director and screenwriter with a career that spanned 50 years. Considered one of the greatest directors in the history of cinema, Bertolucci's work achieved international acclaim. With The Last Emperor (1987) he became the first Italian filmmaker to win the Academy Award for Best Director, and he received many other accolades including a BAFTA Award, a César Award, two Golden Globes, a Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement, and an Honorary Palme d'Or. A protégé of Pier Paolo Pasolini, Bertolucci made his directorial debut at 22. His second film, Before the Revolution (1964), earned strong international reviews and has since gained classic status, being called a "masterpiece of Italian cinema" by Film4. His 1970 film The Conformist, an adaptation of the Alberto Moravia novel, is considered a classic of international cinema, and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay and the prestigious Berlin Golden Bear. His 1972 erotic drama Last Tango in Paris was controversial due to its rape scene and, later, comments made by actress Maria Schneider about her treatment on set. Bertolucci's later films such as the historical epic 1900 (1976), the family drama La Luna (1979), and the darkly comedic Tragedy of a Ridiculous Man (1981), were also controversial but acclaimed. His 1987 film The Last Emperor, a biopic of Chinese monarch Puyi, was a critical and commercial success, earning rave reviews and sweeping the 60th Academy Awards (including Best Picture and Best Director). This was the start of what has since been described as his "Oriental Trilogy", a trio of films including The Sheltering Sky, an adaptation of the novel of the same name, and Little Buddha, a Buddhist religious epic, all three of which feature scores by Ryuichi Sakamoto. His 1996 film, Stealing Beauty, brought him his second of two Palme d'Or nominations. He continued directing well into the 21st century, releasing his final film, Me and You, in 2012. Bertolucci's films often deal with themes of politics, sexuality, history, class conflict and social taboos, and his style has influenced several filmmakers. Several of his films have appeared on lists of the greatest films of all time. Critics have remarked that what makes Bertolucci different than other directors is his masterful combination of "visual richness and visual freedom".

Most Popular Bernardo Bertolucci Trailers

Total trailers found: 113

The Dreamers Trailer (2003)

10 October 2003

When Isabelle and Theo invite Matthew to stay with them, what begins as a casual friendship ripens into a sensual voyage of discovery and desire in which nothing is off limits and everything is possible.

Once Upon a Time in the West Trailer (1968)

21 December 1968

As the railroad builders advance unstoppably through the Arizona desert on their way to the sea, Jill arrives in the small town of Flagstone with the intention of starting a new life.

Roberto Rossellini: Il mestiere di uomo Trailer (1997)

01 February 1997

Documentary about the life and works of Italian filmmaker Roberto Rossellini.

The Last Emperor Trailer (1987)

04 October 1987

A dramatic history of Pu Yi, the last of the Emperors of China, from his lofty birth and brief reign in the Forbidden City, the object of worship by half a billion people; through his abdication, his decline and dissolute lifestyle; his exploitation by the invading Japanese, and finally to his obscure existence as just another peasant worker in the People's Republic.

Filmmakers in Action Trailer (2006)

15 September 2006

What is the state of cinema and what being a filmmaker means? What are the measures taken to protect authors' copyright? What is their legal status in different countries? (Sequel to “Filmmakers vs.

Sedia Elettrica: il making of del film Io e Te Trailer (2012)

01 September 2012

Making of documentary of Bernardo Bertolucci's Io e Te.

Red Chairs - Parma and the Cinema Trailer (2014)

24 July 2014

The relations between Parma and cinema were so strong for almost the whole of the twentieth century that this city became an early laboratory of ideas and theories on cinema and a set chosen by some of the greatest Italian authors and beyond.

Jean Renoir: Part One - From La Belle Époque to World War II Trailer (1993)

17 November 1993

Part one of a BBC documentary about Jean Renoir.

Ennio Trailer (2022)

17 February 2022

A portrait of Ennio Morricone, the most popular and prolific film composer of the 20th century, the one most loved by the international public, a two-time Oscar winner and the author of over five hundred unforgettable scores.

I nostri trent'anni - Generazioni a confronto Trailer (2004)

01 January 2004

Various generations of filmmakers talk about what cinema means for them.

Last Tango in Paris Trailer (1972)

15 December 1972

A recently widowed American begins an anonymous sexual relationship with a young Parisian woman.

Stealing Beauty Trailer (1996)

29 March 1996

Lucy Harmon, an American teenager is arriving in the lush Tuscan countryside to be sculpted by a family friend who lives in a beautiful villa.

Cinema, Sex, Politics: Bertolucci Makes ‘The Dreamers’ Trailer (2004)

01 March 2004

The making of The Dreamers, its background and relation to the May 1968 student riots in Paris.

Glauber, Claro Trailer (2020)

22 October 2020

A deep dive into Glauber Rocha's years exiled in Italy in the 70s. Through a collection of interviews and archives, the movie shows the making of his film Claro (1975) and his relation with European auteurs in their filmic and political views.

Salò: Fade to Black Trailer (2001)

01 January 2001

A short documentary exploring the ongoing relevance and power of 'Salò o le 120 giornate di Sodoma'.

Evviva Giuseppe Trailer (2017)

04 September 2017

The life and work of Giuseppe Bertolucci, as told by his father and brother, friends and colleagues.

1900 Trailer (1976)

28 August 1976

The epic tale of a class struggle in twentieth century Italy, as seen through the eyes of two childhood friends on opposing sides.

Little Buddha Trailer (1993)

01 December 1993

After the death of Lama Dorje, Tibetan Buddhist monks find three children — one American and two Nepalese — who may be the rebirth of their great teacher.

Cinque mondi Trailer (2016)

10 October 2016

Roberto Benigni, Bernardo Bertolucci, Gabriele Salvatores, Paolo Sorrentino and Giuseppe Tornatore talk about their idea of cinema.

Grandmother's Footsteps Trailer (2023)

18 October 2023

Expecting her first child and questioning how to align motherhood with being an artist, Lola begins a dialogue with her grandmother Cloclo, a landscape painter, aesthetic nomad and free spirit.

The Ditvoorst Domains Trailer (1992)

01 October 1992

Documentary about the Dutch film director Adriaan Ditvoorst.

The Conformist Trailer (1971)

29 January 1971

A weak-willed Italian man becomes a fascist flunky who goes abroad to arrange the assassination of his old teacher, now a political dissident.

The Sheltering Sky Trailer (1990)

25 October 1990

An American couple drift toward emptiness in postwar North Africa.

Paul Bowles: The Cage Door Is Always Open Trailer (2013)

04 April 2013

The American composer and author Paul Bowles was a man with a great deal of charisma and influence. When he moved to Tangier, Morocco, in 1949, half the world followed him to the enigmatic city.

… But Film Is My Mistress Trailer (2010)

12 May 2010

Guided by Liv Ullmann and with commentaries from a number of prominent filmmakers for whom Bergman is and remains an important influence - such as Woody Allen, Olivier Assayas, Bernardo Bertolucci, Arnaud Desplechin, John Sayles, Martin Scorsese and Lars von Trier, the film provides a vivid portrait of the artist who in each new project found a challenge for himself and for the people he worked with - both actors and colleagues behind the camera.

The True Life of Antonio H. Trailer (1994)

02 September 1994

This film depicts a series of landmark events in the life of hapless thespian Antonio Hutter (Alessandro Haber), the unfortunate fictional alter-ego of legendary actor Alessandro Haber.

An Opera of Violence Trailer (2003)

18 November 2003

First part of a three-part documentary series on the making of Once Upon a Time in the West, Italian filmmaker Sergio Leone's masterpiece, released in 1968.

The Triumph of Love Trailer (2001)

07 September 2001

A princess is determined to restore her homeland's throne to its rightful heir, a young prince with whom she falls in love.

We Are Cinema Trailer (2021)

16 December 2021

An Italian documentary about Italian cinema.

Bahia de Todos os Sambas Trailer (1996)

01 September 1996

Between August 23 and 31, 1983, at the "Circo Massimo", in Rome, there was a musical event that brought together artists from Bahia.

Plankton Salesmen Trailer (2017)

29 October 2017

A nostalgic look at the birth and death of arthouse film distribution in Russia in the early 2000s. The story of the company Cinema Without Borders and its two founders, Sam Klebanov and Anton Mazurov.

Kurosawa's Way Trailer (2011)

13 May 2011

Eleven major film makers from Europe, America and Asia talk about Akira Kurosawa and discover surprising influences on their own work.

Bernardo Bertolucci: What Is the Purpose of Cinema? Trailer (2002)

10 August 2002

It is a chronological compilation of film clips, awards ceremonies and brief period interviews gathered by journalist Sandro Lai.

Marlon Brando: An Actor Named Desire Trailer (2014)

20 September 2014

In his early days as an actor, Marlon Brando (1924-2004) was a shy young man with theatrical ambitions, like many others; but his charisma and superb acting skills made him truly unique, so that the doors to the starry sky of Hollywood opened for him.

Pictures of Europe Trailer (1990)

25 April 1990

What makes European cinema so special? Find out in Paul Joyce’s feature-length documentary, Pictures of Europe, which examines the differences between American independent and Hollywood movies and films from European directors.

Luna Trailer (1979)

29 August 1979

While touring in Italy, a recently-widowed American opera singer has an incestuous relationship with her 15-year-old son to help him overcome his heroin addiction.

Empire of the Censors Trailer (1995)

28 May 1995

The history of film and video censorship in Great Britain.

Accattone Trailer (1961)

25 September 1961

A pimp with no other means to provide for himself finds his life spiralling out of control when his prostitute is sent to prison.

Besieged Trailer (1998)

05 February 1998

While in exile in Italy, an African woman finds herself trying to get back home and free her imprisoned husband.

Claude Jutra: An Unfinished Story Trailer (2002)

30 May 2002

A revealing look at the great Quebecois director who gave us such classic films as Mon Oncle Antoine, A toute prendre and Kamouraska: Power of Passion.

Now and Forever Time to Reclaim Life Trailer (2018)

04 October 2018

“A future historian, if he or she is honest, will feel a legitimate need to place the decade 1968 to 1978 alongside the great events that changed the world, such as the French and Russian Revolutions”.

We Weren't Just Bicycle Thieves: Neorealism Trailer (2013)

01 September 2013

This short film tells the story of the most important cinema trend that Italy has ever produced - Neo Realism.

Writing with Light: Vittorio Storaro Trailer (1992)

01 January 1992

Documentary about Vittorio Storaro, cinematographer of Apocalypse Now, The Last Emperor, Reds, Il Confimista, 1900.

Before the Revolution Trailer (1964)

13 May 1964

The study of a youth on the edge of adulthood and his aunt, ten years older. Fabrizio is passionate, idealistic, influenced by Cesare, a teacher and Marxist, engaged to the lovely but bourgeois Clelia, and stung by the drowning of his mercurial friend Agostino, a possible suicide.

ABCinema Trailer (1975)

09 August 1975

Ten Minutes Older: The Cello Trailer (2002)

20 September 2002

Collection of short films the summaries of which include; a foreign man moving to Italy, getting married and having a child; a four split scene short involving plot-less images of old people with television sets for heads, a beautiful woman having sex, and overall confusion; and an old man reminiscing over his youth.

The Echo Chamber Trailer (2026)

10 September 2026

Leo and Ava chase each other—coming close, drifting apart, and searching for their way back. They cannot let go, nor break free.

Because I Am a Genius! Lorenza Mazzetti Trailer (2016)

08 September 2016

Lorenza Mazzetti's extraordinary life story touches many points in twentieth century history. The adopted daughter of the Einstein family emigrated to London in the 1950s and applied to the Slade School of Fine Art with the reason "Because I'm a genius!" Mazzetti is also one of the most important representatives of the Free Cinema movement.

Kiarostami in Close up Trailer (2000)

01 January 2000

A documentary that focuses on Abbas Kiarostami's cinematic philosophy talking to himself and other figures, and also seeks the opinion about his works both inside and outside his homeland.

Venice 70: Future Reloaded Trailer (2013)

28 August 2013

Made for the Venice Film Festival's 70th anniversary, seventy filmmakers made a short film between 60 and 90 seconds long on their interpretation of the future of cinema.

Journey Through History Trailer (1977)

01 January 1977

A journey through history

Rubando Bellezza Trailer (2015)

01 August 2015

Alida Valli: In Her Own Words Trailer (2021)

17 May 2021

A complete and never-before-seen portrait of the life of a young girl from Pula (Istria) who quickly became one of the most famous and beloved actresses of Italian and international cinema, told through the words of her unpublished letters and diaries, photographs, homemade films in 8 mm, and new interviews with her relatives, friends, and collaborators.

Bologna Trailer (1989)

01 January 1989

Children play hide in seek in the city of Bologna

Porn to Be Free Trailer (2016)

24 June 2016

Italy, 1970. An increasing legion of harmless warriors begins a peaceful struggle for sexual freedom through pornography, shaking and shocking religious authorities and conservative political institutions.

Something to Do with Death Trailer (2003)

18 November 2003

Third part of a three-part documentary series on the making of Once Upon a Time in the West, Italian filmmaker Sergio Leone's masterpiece, released in 1968.

Bernardo Bertolucci, le dernier empereur du cinema Trailer (2017)

01 January 2017

The Spider's Stratagem Trailer (1970)

17 September 1970

A young man returns to his countryside hometown to investigate the unclear circumstances behind the death of his father, ostensibly killed by Fascists in 1936, before his birth.

12 Directors for 12 Cities Trailer (1989)

22 May 1989

Promotional omnibus film, made for the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy, featuring portraits of 12 Italian cities.

Cesare Zavattini Trailer (2003)

01 January 2003

Documentary about Italian film screenwriter Cesare Zavattini