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Liviu Ciulei: Romanian architect, stage/film actor and director, costume and scenery designer (1923–2011).
Born (died at age 88).
Liviu Ciulei has 7 credits in our database.
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Filmography (7)
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Cannes Best Director Award
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Biography
Liviu Ciulei (Romanian pronunciation: [ˈlivju tʃjuˈlej]; 7 July 1923 – 24 October 2011) was a Romanian theater and film director, film writer, actor, architect, educator, costume and set designer. During a career spanning over 50 years, he was described by Newsweek as "one of the boldest and most challenging figures on the international scene". Ciulei is known for winning the Best Director Award at the 1965 Cannes Film Festival for his film Forest of the Hanged. In 1992 he was elected corresponding member of the Romanian Academy. He received a star on the Romanian Walk of Fame in Bucharest on 13 December 2012.
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How old was Liviu Ciulei?
Liviu Ciulei was born on and passed away on at the age of 88.
What movies or shows has Liviu Ciulei been in?
Liviu Ciulei has 7 credits in our database. Notable titles include A Lost Letter (1977), Forest of the Hanged (1965), Valurile Dunarii (1960), Eruption (1957), Alarm in the Mountains (1955).
Where can I find more information about Liviu Ciulei?
You can find more about Liviu Ciulei on TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.