Italian Film Director Tinto Brass Dies at 93 (1 Photo)
Italian film director Tinto Brass, celebrated for his erotic movies, passed away on Wednesday morning in Rome at the age of 93, news agency ANSA reported, citing his wife and children. 
His family plans to hold a private funeral service.
In 2010, the maestro of erotic cinema suffered a brain hemorrhage, but managed to make a recovery.
Brass began his career directing avant-garde psychological films, but achieved worldwide fame through his erotic cinema. In addition to "Caligula", his key works in the genre include "Salon Kitty", "Miranda", and "The Voyeur".
Brass was born in Milan on March 26, 1933. After earning a law degree, he worked for a time in the archives of the Cinémathèque Française in Paris. He made his directorial debut in 1963 with the feature "Who Works Is Lost", which already showcased his passion for experimental filmmaking and provocation.
He was widely regarded as one of the most provocative and controversial figures in Italian cinema.
