Rino Di Silvestro

Rino Di Silvestro, an auteur of the gritty and provocative. Born in Rome, Italy, in 1932, Silvestro had an active directorial career spanning from the 1960s to the late 1980s, predominantly in the genres of horror, exploitation, and crime. He's best known for his unflinching, controversial films such as "Werewolf Woman" and "Deported Women of the SS Special Section," although his works didn't receive major awards at film festivals, they garnered a cult following for their daring themes and bold execution. Rino Di Silvestro had a distinct, audacious style, unafraid to explore the dark and taboo corners of society. From a human perspective, Di Silvestro was a director who dared to push boundaries, challenging audiences with his audacious storylines and raw, unfiltered portrayal of humanity's underbelly.