Bernardo Bertolucci

Bernardo Bertolucci

Bernardo Bertolucci OMRI (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 Italian cinema, Bertolucci’s work achieved international acclaim. He was the first Italian filmmaker to win the Academy Award for Best Director for The Last Emperor (1987), one of many accolades including two Golden Globes, two David di Donatellos, a British Academy Award, and a César Award. In recognition of his work, he was presented with the inaugural Honorary Palme d’Or Award at the opening ceremony of the 2011 Cannes Film Festival. He had previously received a Lifetime Achievement Golden Lion from the Venice Film Festival.

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Bernardo Bertolucci Movies

Discover the best movies directed by Bernardo Bertolucci. Explore the complete filmography, including critically acclaimed masterpieces, box office hits, and top-rated Bernardo Bertolucci films ranked by score.

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The Dreamers

The Dreamers (2003)

Drama Romance
Paris, 1968. While students riot in the streets, an American abroad named Matthew falls into the orbit of two French siblings, Isabelle and Theo, who pull him inside their shuttered...
Score 7.2
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Stealing Beauty

Stealing Beauty (1996)

Drama Romance
At nineteen, Lucy Harmon travels from America to a sunlit Tuscan villa, ostensibly to sit for a sculptor who knew her late mother. But the real reason she has come...
Score 6.7
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The Sheltering Sky

The Sheltering Sky (1990)

Adventure Drama
An American couple drift toward emptiness in postwar North Africa.
Score 6.5
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Last Tango in Paris

Last Tango in Paris (1972)

Drama Romance
Grief can make a person reckless in ways that look, from the outside, like desire. Bernardo Bertolucci's provocative 1972 film follows a middle-aged American in Paris, newly shattered by his...
Score 6.9

Frequently Asked Questions

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According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles directed by Bernardo Bertolucci are The Dreamers, Stealing Beauty, and The Sheltering Sky.
How many movies and TV shows has Bernardo Bertolucci directed? +
Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 4 titles directed by Bernardo Bertolucci, ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.
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Yes! The overall filmography directed by Bernardo Bertolucci maintains a strong average user rating of 6.8 out of 10 across all tracked titles.