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Zeffirelli

British  
/ dzɛffɪˈrɛlli /

noun

  1. Franco (ˈfraŋko). born 1923, Italian stage and film director and designer, noted esp for his work in opera; awarded an honorary knighthood (2004)

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Zeffirelli was looking for someone who was young enough to be a convincing Juliet in what he intended to be the definitive cinematic version of the Shakespeare play.

From BBC ● Dec. 28, 2024

In 1977, Hussey had reunited with Zeffirelli for Jesus of Nazareth to play the Virgin Mary, before appearing in Death on the Nile a year later based on Agatha Christie's novel.

From BBC ● Dec. 28, 2024

To best understand Callas, turn to Tony Palmer’s 2007 documentary “Callas,” in which Zeffirelli is particularly illuminating.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 14, 2024

The Franco Zeffirelli Foundation, a nonprofit organization in Italy dedicated to the director’s legacy, did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

From New York Times ● Jan. 4, 2023

The theater’s statement said “Angel Blue knowingly committed herself to sing at the Arena” even though the “characteristics” of the 2002 Zeffirelli staging were “well known.”

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 16, 2022

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