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Italian Producer Fulvio Lucisano Dies at 98

8/19/2026

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Fulvio Lucisano, Italian film producer, died at 98 as confirmed by his daughter Paola.
He produced over 150 films, including “Planet of the Vampires” and works by Liliana Cavani.
He founded Italian International Film in 1958, distributing “Thelma and Louise” and “Four Weddings and a Funeral.”
His honors include five David di Donatello awards—one a 2009 honor—and four Nastri d’Argento, while his daughters Federica and Paola run Lucisano Media Group.

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Fulvio Lucisano, Italian film producer, died at 98 as confirmed by his daughter Paola.
He produced over 150 films, including “Planet of the Vampires” and works by Liliana Cavani.
He founded Italian International Film in 1958, distributing “Thelma and Louise” and “Four Weddings and a Funeral.”
His honors include five David di Donatello awards—one a 2009 honor—and four Nastri d’Argento, while his daughters Federica and Paola run Lucisano Media Group.