Franco Zeffirelli’s son has defended the filmmaker over the nude scene in 'Romeo & Juliet; after the stars of the movie filed a lawsuit against Paramount Pictures for over $500 million.

Franco Zeffirelli, Italian director known for "Romeo and Juliet," dies at 96. ... "Zeffirelli doesn't realize that an empty stage can be more dramatic than a stage full of junk," Carmelo Bene, ...

FILE - Franco Zeffirelli, seen in New York, in this Oct. 31, 1974 file photo. Italian film director Franzo Zeffirelli has died in Rome at the age of 96.

The son of "Romeo and Juliet" director Franco Zeffirelli has responded to a child sexual abuse lawsuit recently submitted in Los Angeles County by the film's stars, Leonard Whiting and Olivia Hussey.

Italian film, theater and opera director Franco Zeffirelli, known for his over-the-top productions, once described a scene of a father reacting to his son’s desire to work in the theater.

Franco Zeffirelli, master of grandeur in theater, film and opera, dies at 96 June 15, 2019 More than 6 years ago Mr. Zeffirelli received a medal of knighthood at the British embassy in Rome in 2004.

Her passionate portrayal of Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli’s 1968 adaptation won enduring acclaim. In 2023, she sued over the circumstances of a nude scene. By Alex Traub The history and curiosity ...

Franco Zeffirelli (1923–2019) was an Italian director and producer of films and operas, celebrated for his visually lavish and detailed productions.

Reporting from ROME — Italian director Franco Zeffirelli, famed for operas, films and television, has died in Rome at t96. Zeffirelli’s son Luciano said his father died at home at noon on Saturday ...