Vittorio Taviani embarked upon a scholarly pursuit, enrolling in the prestigious University of Pisa to study law, an endeavor that ultimately led him to develop a profound fascination with the art of cinema. This intellectual curiosity was sparked by his initial exposure to Roberto Rossellini's critically acclaimed film, Paisan, which premiered in 1946.
As his cinematic inclinations continued to grow, Taviani began to collaborate with his brother Paolo, with whom he would go on to co-author and co-direct a range of short films and stage plays. This creative partnership ultimately culminated in the brothers' first feature-length film, released in 1962.
Throughout their illustrious careers, Vittorio Taviani and his brother Paolo have maintained a remarkable collaborative dynamic, alternating between directing individual scenes and observing each other's work with a commitment to artistic independence and mutual respect.
