Carmelo Bene(1937-2002)
- Director
- Writer
- Actor
Carmelo Bene was born on 1 September 1937 in Campi Salentina, Puglia, Italy. He was a director and writer, known for Nostra signora dei turchi (1968), One Hamlet Less (1973) and Salome (1972). He was married to Raffaella Baracchi and Giuliana Rossi. He died on 16 March 2002 in Rome, Lazio, Italy.
- Awards
- 1 win & 3 nominations
Known for
Credits
Director
Writer
- 2003
- 2002
- 2001
- 1999
- 1997
- 1997
- 1990
- 1984
- 1981
- 1978
- Bene! Quattro diversi modi di morire in versi: Majakovskij-Blok-Esènin-Pasternak7.9TV Movie
- adaptation
- 1977
- 1973
- 1973
- 1972
- 1970
Actor
- 2003
- 2002
- 1999
- 1997
- 1997
- 1990
- Riccardo III (da Shakespeare) secondo Carmelo Bene7.7TV Movie
- Il Duca di Gloucester, poi Riccardo III
- 1981
- 1978
- 1975
- 1973
- 1973
- 1972
- 1971
- 1970
- 1970
Personal details
- Alternative name
- Carmelo
- Born
- Died
- March 16, 2002
- Rome, Lazio, Italy(cancer)
- SpousesRaffaella BaracchiJanuary 2, 1992 - March 16, 2002 (his death, 1 child)
- Other worksPerformed in several poetry readings throughout Italy.
- Publicity listings
Did you know
- TriviaWas also a famous stage director and actor and a writer.
- QuotesI am not interested in any filmmaker. I am not even interested in my own films, except for a couple of moments: the failed self-crucifixion in Salome (1972), and the burnt, torn film in Nostra signora dei turchi (1968) as a parody of recollection.
- TrademarkHis deep voice
- Nickname
- CB
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