- Born
- Died
- Birth nameCarmelo Pompilio Realino Antonio Bene
- Nickname
- CB
- Carmelo Bene was born on September 1, 1937 in Campi Salentina, Puglia, Italy. He was a director and writer, known for Nostra signora dei turchi (1968), One Hamlet Less (1973) and Salome (1972). He was married to Raffaella Baracchi and Giuliana Rossi. He died on March 16, 2002 in Rome, Lazio, Italy.
- SpousesRaffaella Baracchi(January 2, 1992 - March 16, 2002) (his death, 1 child)Giuliana Rossi(1960 - 1973) (divorced, 1 child)
- His deep voice
- Was also a famous stage director and actor and a writer.
- Friend of actor-director Roberto Benigni.
- Considered Daniele Ciprì and Franco Maresco the only important Italian directors of the late 90's.
- Longtime companion of actress Lydia Mancinelli.
- I am not interested in any filmmaker. I am not even interested in my own films, except for a couple of moments: the failed self-crucifixion in Salome (1972), and the burnt, torn film in Nostra signora dei turchi (1968) as a parody of recollection.
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