Italian film director Tinto Brass dies Tinto Brass was 93 years old and died this morning in Rome. His wife Katrina Varzi and his children told ANSA about it. The director of the film was born in Milan on March 26, 1933. He became famous for his erotic films, including Caligula, The Key, Miranda and Paprika. The newspaper "Corriere della Sera" calls him "one of the most provocative and controversial directors in the Italian cinema scene". Photo: Luca Bruno/AP.

Italian film director Tinto Brass dies Tinto Brass was 93 years old and died this morning in Rome. His wife Katrina Varzi and his children told ANSA about it. The director of the film was born in Milan on March 26, 1933. He became famous for his erotic films, including Caligula, The Key, Miranda and Paprika. The newspaper "Corriere della Sera" calls him "one of the most provocative and controversial directors in the Italian cinema scene". Photo: Luca Bruno/AP.