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Also Known As Alberto Pincherle
Born November 28, 1907 • Rome • Italy
Died September 26, 1990 (aged 82) • Rome • Italy
Notable Works “Agostino” • “The Conformist” • “The Empty Canvas” • “The Time of Indifference” • “Two Women”
Notable Family Members spouse Elsa Morante

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