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Known For
Director
Occupations
Actor, Writer, Screenwriter
Birthday
(Sunday)
Died
Nationality
Citizenship
Italy, Kingdom of Italy
Languages
French, Friulian, Italian
Education
University of Bologna, Liceo Luigi Galvani
Zodiac Sign
♓ Pisces
Chinese Zodiac
狗 Dog
Popularity
Tier B -- 55,780 Wikipedia views/month
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Career
Career spanning 56 years (1969-2025)
Screen debut
Directed first film at age 47
Year context
Born in 1922 -- Discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb; Warren G. Harding was US president
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Zodiac
Born in the Year of the Dog
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Human Impact
1
Innovation
0
Giving
0
Sustainability
100
Cultural Uplift
32
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Filmography (4)
AWARDS (12)
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Golden Bear
1972
WON
B
Silver Bear
1971
WON
B
Jussi Awards
1968
WON
B
Grand Jury Prize of the Venice Film Festival
1964
WON
Biography
Pier Paolo Pasolini (March 5, 1922 – November 2, 1975) was an Italian film director, poet, writer, and intellectual. Pasolini distinguished himself as a poet, journalist, philosopher, linguist, novelist, playwright, filmmaker, newspaper and magazine columnist, actor, painter and political figure. He demonstrated a unique and extraordinary cultural versatility, becoming a highly controversial figure in the process.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Pier Paolo Pasolini?
Pier Paolo Pasolini was born on and passed away on at the age of 53.
Where was Pier Paolo Pasolini born?
Pier Paolo Pasolini was born in Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy.
What movies or shows has Pier Paolo Pasolini been in?
Pier Paolo Pasolini has 4 credits in our database. Notable titles include Quelli che il cinema (2025), Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom (1976), Ostia (1970), Pigsty (1969).
What is Pier Paolo Pasolini known for?
Pier Paolo Pasolini is primarily known as a director. Pier Paolo Pasolini (March 5, 1922 – November 2, 1975) was an Italian film director, poet, writer, and intellectual. Pasolini distinguished himself as a poet,…
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You can find more about Pier Paolo Pasolini on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
