Sergio Corbucci

A mastermind of Westerns and Comedies, Sergio Corbucci was born in Rome, Italy in 1926 and embarked on a prolific directing career that spanned three decades from the 1950s to the 1980s. His films, such as "Django" and "The Great Silence," are iconic in the Spaghetti Western genre, while his comedy "Il Commissario" won him the Golden Prize at the 7th Moscow International Film Festival. Corbucci's distinctive style often featured anti-heroes, stark landscapes, and an unflinching portrayal of violence, all of which have endeared him to a legion of film fans worldwide. Sergio Corbucci, a man who painted the Wild West with an Italian brush, left an indelible mark on the world of cinema through his unique and enduring vision.