1970 — 1978

Elio Petri

Born Jan 29, 1929January 29, 1929·Died Nov 10, 1982November 10, 1982·53 years

Eraclio "Elio" Petri (29 January 1929—10 November 1982) was an Italian writer and director known for his political dramas and thrillers, such as "Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion" (1970), "A Quiet Place in the Country" (1968) and "The Assassin" (1961).

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Selected works

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Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion

1970

Property Is No Longer a Theft

1973

Reflections on a Political Cinema

1978

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