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His films like 'La Dolce Vita' and '8½' capture the theatrical essence of Italian society and performance culture with poetic visual storytelling.
Vittorio De Sica ItalyA founding figure of Italian neorealism who began as a theater actor and infused theatrical emotion and human drama into films like 'Bicycle Thieves.'
James Foley ItalyAn experimental theater director and filmmaker whose provocative works celebrate Italian commedia dell'arte traditions and theatrical improvisation.