Bruno Bozzetto | |
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 Bruno Bozzetto at Lucca Comics & Games 2016 | |
| Born | 3 March 1938 Milan, Kingdom of Italy |
| Occupation | Director |
| Years active | 1958–present |
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Bruno Bozzetto (born 3 March 1938) is an Italian cartoon animator and film director, creator of many short pieces, mainly of a political or satirical nature. He created his first animated short "Tapum! the weapons' story" in 1958 at the age of 20. His most famous character, a hapless little man named "Signor Rossi" (English: Mr. Rossi), has been featured in many animated shorts as well as starring in three feature films: Mr. Rossi Looks for Happiness (1976), Mr. Rossi's Dreams (1977), and Mr. Rossi's Vacation (1977).