Michelangelo Antonioni

Master of modernist cinema, Michelangelo Antonioni was born in 1912 in Ferrara, Italy, and remained an active director from 1942 until 2004. Known for his meticulous approach to visual composition and narrative structure, he primarily worked in the drama and mystery genres, with his most renowned films including "L'Avventura", "La Notte", and "Blow-Up", the latter of which won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. Antonioni's authorial style is characterized by his exploration of existential themes and his innovative use of narrative space and time. Beyond his cinematic genius, Antonioni was a man deeply committed to probing the complexities of human relationships and the alienation of modern life, crafting films that were as emotionally evocative as they were visually stunning.