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Roberto Rossellini

film director

Born: Died: Italian

Roberto Gastone Zeffiro Rossellini (8 May 1906 – 3 June 1977) was an Italian film director, screenwriter and producer. He was one of the most prominent directors of the Italian neorealist cinema, contributing to the movement with films such as Rome, Open City (1945), Paisan (1946), and Germany, Year Zero (1948). He is also known for his films starring his then wife Ingrid Bergman, Stromboli (1950), Europe '51 (1952), Journey to Italy (1954), Fear (1954) and Joan of Arc at the Stake (1954).

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Italian film director

Roberto Rossellini's Historical Timeline

  1. Roberto Rossellini is born

    Roberto Rossellini, Italian film director, known for italian film director, was born on 1906-05-08.

  2. Actress Ingrid Bergman (42) divorces Roberto Rossellini after 7 years of marriage

    Ingrid Bergman (29 August 1915 – 29 August 1982) was a Swedish actress. With a career spanning five decades, Bergman is often regarded as one of the most influential actresses in the history of...

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When was Roberto Rossellini born?
Roberto Rossellini was born on 1906-05-08 (Italian).
What is Roberto Rossellini known for?
Italian film director
What historical events involved Roberto Rossellini?
Roberto Rossellini was involved in 2 recorded historical events, including Roberto Rossellini is born, Actress Ingrid Bergman (42) divorces Roberto Rossellini after 7 years of marriage.
When did Roberto Rossellini die?
Roberto Rossellini died on 1977-01-01.

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