Gillo Pontecorvo

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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1. When was Gillo Pontecorvo born?November 19, 1919
2. Where was Gillo Pontecorvo born?Pisa, Italy
3. What is the distinction?Knight's Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
4. Who was Gillo Pontecorvo?Gillo Pontecorvo was an Italian movie maker who made powerful films about history and politics. He used real people and real places to show truth.
5. What is his most famous movie?His most famous movie is "The Battle of Algiers," which shows the fight between Algerians and French in the 1950s. It won the Golden Lion and was nominated for two Oscars.

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