Giovanni Brass, better known as Tinto Brass, is one of the most well-known and controversial Italian filmmakers. He is noted especially for his work in the Porn genre, with films such as "Così fan tutte" (released with the English language title:"All Ladies Do It"), "Paprika" and "Monella". Wikipedia
Giovanni Brass was born on Sunday, 26 March 1933 into the family of a famous artist, Italico Brass, who was his grandfather. Italico gave his grandson a nickname "Tintoretto," which Giovanni later adapted into his cinematic name, Tinto Brass. Tinto inheri www.imdb.com/name/nm0000972/
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DVD review -- The Tinto Brass Collection. The Key, Miranda, and All Ladies Do It. Starring Stefania Sandrelli, Franco Branciaroli, Frank Finlay, Serena Grandi, and Claudia Koll. www.imagesjournal.com/2003/reviews/tintobrass/