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Aiace Parolin

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Aiace Parolin
Born28 March 1920
Cagliari, Italy
Died19 November 2016 (aged 96)
Rome, Italy
NationalityItalian
OccupationCinematographer

Aiace Parolin (28 March 1920 – 19 November 2016) was an Italian film cinematographer.

Life and career

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Born in Cagliari, at young age Parolin moved to Rome where he studied mechanical drawing at the Technical Institute.[1] In 1935, he was hired as a camera maintenance engineer by film company Cines.[1] He first worked on set in 1947, as second assistant cameraman in the Giuseppe De Santis' drama film Tragic Hunt.[1]

In 1953, Parolin debuted as a cameraman under Leonida Barboni, and in 1961 he made his debut as a cinematographer on Alfredo Giannetti's Day by Day, Desperately.[1] He is best known for his long professional relationship with Pietro Germi, with whom he collaborated from 1964 until Germi's death.[1] He died on 19 November 2016, aged 96.[2]

Selected filmography

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Mario Bernardo. Aic, 40° Anniversario. Associazione Italiana Autori della Fotografia Cinematografica, 1990. p. 67.
  2. ^ cityrumors.it. "Il cordoglio di Teramo Nostra Sabato per la scomparsa di Aiace Parolin". Retrieved 22 November 2016.
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