Brunello Rondi

November 26, 1924 — Tirano, Sondrio

Brunello Rondi was an Italian screenwriter and film director renowned for his extensive collaborations with Federico Fellini. He began his film career in 1947, contributing to the script of Last Love and serving as assistant director. Rondi worked with Roberto Rossellini on The Flowers of St. Francis (1950) and Europa '51 (1952). His partnership with Fellini included co-writing scripts for La Dolce Vita (1960), 8½ (1963), Juliet of the Spirits (1965), Orchestra Rehearsal (1978), and City of Women (1980). Rondi made his directorial debut with Violent Life (1961), based on Pier Paolo Pasolini's novel. His directorial works often explored complex psychological and social themes, contributing significantly to Italian cinema.