Pier Paolo Pasolini (March 5, 1922 - November 2, 1975) was an Italian film director, poet, writer, and intellectual. Pasolini distinguished himself as a poet, journalist, philosopher, linguist, novelist, playwright, filmmaker, newspaper and magazine columnist, actor, painter and political figure. He demonstrated a unique and extraordinary cultural versatility, becoming a highly controversial figure in the process. Among his more controversial works are included Accattone and The Gospel According to St. Matthew.
Books by Pier Paolo Pasolini
