Joe D'Amato

Renowned for pushing boundaries, Italian director Joe D'Amato, born in 1936 in Rome, Italy, directed over 200 films between 1972 and 1999. He was a prolific filmmaker, known primarily for his work in horror, erotic and adult genres, with his most famous films including "Anthropophagus" and "Emanuelle and the Last Cannibals". Although not a household name in the mainstream, D'Amato's controversial style and explicit content ensured a cult following, with his work often celebrated in underground and independent film circles. From the heart, D'Amato was a director who, despite the controversy, dared to challenge societal norms and taboos through his provocative filmmaking.