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Aldo Tonti

Aldo Tonti (2 March 1910 – 2 July 1988) was an Italian cinematographer. Aldo Tonti was born in Rome, Tonti started his career as photographer, then entered the film industry as an assistant camera operator. He debuted as a cinematographer in 1939, with Piccoli naufraghi by Flavio Calzavara; his first important work was Ossessione by Luchino Visconti.

Aldo Tonti

Aldo Tonti (a sinistra) con il regista Flavio Calzavara all'Isola del Giglio durante le riprese di Piccoli Naufraghi, regia di Calzavara, produzione Alfa Film, Roma, 1939

Film - anno 1938 · Public domain

Born
1910 · Rome.
Died
1988 · Marino.
Nationality
Italy · Kingdom of Italy
Occupation
cinematographer · actor
Honours
Nastro d'Argento for Best Cinematography
Languages
Italian

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Aldo Tonti (2 March 1910 – 2 July 1988) was an Italian cinematographer. Aldo Tonti was born in Rome, Tonti started his career as photographer, then entered the film industry as an assistant camera operator. He debuted as a cinematographer in 1939, with Piccoli naufraghi by Flavio Calzavara; his first important work was Ossessione by Luchino Visconti.

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