Paolo (1931-2024) and Vittorio (1929-2018) Taviani were among the most important Italian post-war directors, celebrated for their unique collaboration.

Their work is rooted in Neorealism, evolving towards a personal style that blends history, myth, politics, and profound humanity. Their films often explore themes such as power, memory, justice, and the relationship between the individual and the collective, set in historical or rural contexts, with a touch of magical realism.

Among their most celebrated films are *Padre Padrone* (Palme d'Or at Cannes), *La notte di San Lorenzo* (Grand Prix of the Jury at Cannes), *Kaos*, and *Cesare deve morire* (Golden Bear at Berlin). Their cinema, epic and intimate at the same time, left an indelible mark on world cinematography.