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Also Known As Don Luchino Visconti, conte di Modrone
Born November 2, 1906 • Milan • Italy
Died March 17, 1976 (aged 69) • Rome • Italy
Notable Works “The Earth Trembles” • “The Stranger”
Movement / Style Neorealism

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