Pierluigi Praturlon (1924–1999) was an Italian set photographer,
particularly known for his work with film director
Federico Fellini
Federico Fellini (; 20 January 1920 – 31 October 1993) was an Italian film director and screenwriter known for his distinctive style, which blends fantasy and baroque images with earthiness. He is recognized as one of the greatest and most i ...
.
Praturlon was born in Rome.
He was the official set photographer on more than 400 films, including
''Ben Hur'',
''Cleopatra'',
''La grande guerra'',
''Thunderball'',
''Grand Prix'', ''
La Dolce Vita
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'',
''The Pink Panther'',
''Matrimonio all’italiana'', ''
Amarcord'', and
''La Ciociara''.
Praturlon was
Sophia Loren
Sofia Costanza Brigida Villani Scicolone (; born 20 September 1934), known professionally as Sophia Loren ( , ), is an Italian actress. She was named by the American Film Institute as one of the greatest female stars of Classical Hollywood ci ...
's personal photographer, and
Frank Sinatra
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consulted with him on which tapestries to hang in his private jet.
He died in Rome in 1999.
References
1924 births
1999 deaths
Italian photographers
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