Italian director Tinto Brass, known for erotic films such as 'Caligula', died at age 93.

What it means

Italian film director Tinto Brass, best known for his controversial erotic film 'Caligula' and other works such as 'Salon Kitty', has died at age 93. The news was confirmed by Italian news agency ANSA, citing his family.

Accuracy & sourcesGrounded

The claim is very solid. ANSA, a reputable Italian news agency, reports the death citing his family, and major international outlets like The Guardian and Variety have independently confirmed the story. This is a standard obituary based on primary source confirmation.

How new

This is genuinely new news as of November 4, 2026, reported on the day of his death.

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• La Repubblica — first to publish
• ANSA English — first to publish