Francesco Massaro

Francesco Massaro, 90, died on July 20, 2026. Francesco Massaro was known publicly as an Italian film director (''Il generale dorme in piedi'', ''Il lupo e l'agnello'', ''Private Affairs''). Born in Padua, Massaro started his career as assistant director of Luchino Visconti's The Leopard. In the 1960s, he began to collaborate with eminent directors such as Pietro Germi, Dino Risi and Lucio Fulci. He made his debut as a director in 1972, with the commedia all'italiana Il generale dorme in piedi, then directed a number of comedy films and TV series with good success. Public biographical listings identify Massaro as an Italian film director (''Il generale dorme in piedi'', ''Il lupo e l'agnello'', ''Private Affairs''). This public record remains centered on Massaro's work as an Italian film director (''Il generale dorme in piedi'', ''Il lupo e l'agnello'', ''Private Affairs'') and the documented milestones of that career.