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Roberto Perpignani is an Italian film editor recognized for his major contributions to post-war Italian art cinema. He is best known for his long-running collaboration with director Bernardo Bertolucci, which includes editing "The Conformist" (1970) and "The Last Emperor" (1987). Perpignani also edited Orson Welles's "The Trial" (1962) and worked extensively with directors like Paolo and Vittorio Taviani. His work is characterized by its rhythmic complexity and its vital role in European auteur filmmaking.
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Which Bernardo Bertolucci films did Roberto Perpignani edit?
Roberto Perpignani edited Bernardo Bertolucci's The Conformist (1970) and The Last Emperor (1987). These films show his work across European art cinema and large international historical productions.
What is The Conformist about?
The Conformist is a 1970 Italian political drama about Marcello Clerici, a man drawn into Fascist Italy's secret police. Perpignani's editing supports the film's shifts between memory, politics, and psychological motivation.
Did Roberto Perpignani edit The Last Emperor?
Yes. He edited The Last Emperor, Bertolucci's 1987 film about Puyi, the final emperor of China. The film won the Academy Award for Best Picture and many other awards, although the editing credit belongs to Perpignani and his co-editors.
What cinema is Roberto Perpignani associated with?
He is strongly associated with post-war Italian art cinema and international auteur filmmaking. His collaborations include major work with Bertolucci as well as other European directors.
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