Bernardo Bertolucci

*The Last Emperor* (1987), directed by Bernardo Bertolucci, swept the 60th Academy Awards, winning all nine Oscars it was nominated for. This included the prestigious awards for Best Picture and Best Director. It was the first time a film set in China won Best Picture.

Bernardo Bertolucci was known for his sweeping, epic visual scope and his exploration of psycho-sexual themes. His films often deal with politics, history, and the psychological complexities of his characters. He frequently collaborated with cinematographer Vittorio Storaro to create incredibly lush, color-rich imagery.

Yes, Bernardo Bertolucci directed *1900* (Novecento), an epic 1976 historical drama starring Robert De Niro and Gérard Depardieu. The film spans the first half of the 20th century, following two men born on the same day in Italy. It is famous for its massive runtime, originally clocking in at over five hours.

*Last Tango in Paris* (1972), starring Marlon Brando, is famous for its controversial and explicit sexual content, which sparked international censorship. Bertolucci was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Director for this film. The movie remains a significant, though highly debated, piece of 1970s cinema.