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Bernardo Bertolucci perpares to capture the shot.

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Bernardo Bertolucci (Italian pronunciation: [berˈnardo bertoˈluttʃi]; born March 16, 1941) is an Italian film director and screenwriter, whose films include The Conformist, Last Tango in Paris, 1900, The Last Emperor, The Sheltering Sky and The Dreamers. 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.

• Born: March 16, 1940 (age 72) Parma, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
• Years active: 1962–present
• Spouse: Adriana Asti (div.) Clare Peploe (1990–)
• Parents: Attilio Bertolucci (1911–2000) Ninetta Giovanardi

Read more about Bernardo Bertolucci at Wikipedia or at the Internet Movie Database

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NY Times Movies, 2011-12-22 20:45:40
Stills from “Last Tango in Paris.” Maria Schneider with Marlon Brando and Bernardo Bertolucci, the director.

Filmmaking legend Bertolucci embraces 3-D
USA Today Movies, 2011-05-12 00:56:00
Italian filmmaker Bernardo Bertolucci was given the first inaugural lifetime achievement Palme D'Honneur award at the Cannes Film Festival Wednesday ...

Cannes kicks off with hommage to Bertolucci (AFP)
Yahoo Entertainment, 2011-05-11 20:38:54
AFP - The Cannes film festival got off to a glittering start on Wednesday, paying hommage to the creator of "Last Tango in Paris" before sitting back to enjoy "Midnight in Paris".