The legendary Italian director Tinto Feliz passed away. He was 93 years old. The sad news was reported by ANSA with reference to his family. According to preliminary information, the cause of death was a long-term serious illness. Pelez went down in history as the provocateur and the main aesthetic of European cinema, turning eroticism into high art. The maestro's world fame was brought to him by such high profile and scandalous films as "Caligula", "All Women Do It" and "Paprika". The director's relatives clarified that the farewell ceremony and the funeral will take place in Rome in a limited family circle.