Giuseppe “Pupi” Avati, born on November 3, 1938, in Bologna, stands out as one of the most renowned Italian directors, producers, and screenwriters. His career, which began in the 1960s, has spanned decades and cinematic genres, offering audiences a wide range of works.
The Death of Ophelia
“The Death of Ophelia” is a renowned oil painting created by the British painter John Everett Millais in 1852.
This work represents one of the most famous artistic interpretations of the scene depicting the death of Ophelia, the tragic character from William Shakespeare’s famous play “Hamlet.”
By The Scream
It depicts a solitary human figure on a bridge, with hands holding its face in a pose expressing a desperate scream. The work has become a universal symbol of anguish and alienation, subject to numerous interpretations and analyses.
By Saturn Devouring His Son
“Saturn Devouring His Son” is an oil mural painted by the Spanish artist Francisco Goya between 1819 and 1823. The painting depicts the mythological figure of Saturn (or Cronus), the Roman god of time, devouring one of his sons. Its composition is dark, unsettling, and dramatic, with dark tones and a strong sense of anguish. The painting has become one of the artist’s most famous works and an iconic piece of Romantic art.
By Lucca Comics & Games 2023
Non mi aspettavo una cosa simile…
Devo proprio dirlo, la mia prima volta a Lucca Comics 2023 ha lasciato il segno, non solo per la partecipazione veramente molto numerosa, ma l’entusiasmo e la passione di così tante persone mi ha colpito.
By The Isle of the Dead
“The Isle of the Dead” (1880) by Arnold Böcklin is one of the most famous and iconic works in art history.
This oil painting on canvas, measuring 111 centimeters high and 155 centimeters wide, depicts a mysterious island shrouded in mist, upon which rises a tall rock.
By The Sleep of Reason Produces Monsters
The painting is an etching and aquatint print, depicting a man sleeping with his head resting on a table. Around him are a series of strange and frightening creatures, such as bats, cats, snakes, and owls. The title of the painting, “The Sleep of Reason Produces Monsters,” refers to the idea that when reason is not vigilant, fantasy can take over and generate strange thoughts and creatures.
By 35 – The Purple Days
The veil that obscured Susanne’s life fell on her 35th birthday, leaving her past still to be understood. Finally, everything begins to make sense, but that everything changes: friends, life, loves, murders.
By The Skeleton Dance
When Walt Disney introduced the world to the first animated cartoon with synchronized sound, Steamboat Willie (1928), he knew it was just the beginning of a series of innovative cartoons he could produce. The success of Mickey Mouse brought more ideas to the studio to stay relevant, and one of those ideas was the Silly Symphonies cartoons. It all started as an idea for a short film: a test to see how it would fare in theaters. The very first Silly Symphony was The Skeleton Dance in August 1929.
By Burt Young Has Died
Actor Burt Young, known for his role as Paulie Pennino in the renowned “Rocky” film series, has passed away at the age of 83.
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