Franco Citti
Born: 2 April 1935, Rome, Italy
Died: 31 January 2016, Rome, Italy
Occupation: Italian actor
Known for: Collaborations with Pier Paolo Pasolini; a prominent figure in Italian cinema of the 1960s and 1970s.
News and public notices
Upon his passing in 2016, major Italian outlets published obituaries highlighting his pivotal role in Pasolini's cinema and his intense, memorable screen presence. Since then, retrospectives on Pasolini’s work have frequently referenced Citti’s contributions to Italian neorealism and art cinema.
Social media
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Selected works
- Accattone (1961) — directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini
- Mamma Roma (1962) — directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini
- The Gospel According to St Matthew (Il Vangelo secondo Matteo, 1964) — directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini
Recent projects
As Franco Citti passed away in 2016, there are no current projects. His legacy endures through his film roles and influence on Italian cinema.
Other notes
Best remembered for his intense collaborations with Pasolini, Citti helped shape the mood and realism of some of cinema’s most influential 1960s works. For a complete filmography, consult reliable databases such as IMDb or national archives.















