rome, italy

His masterpieces like 'La Dolce Vita' and 'Roma' are quintessential explorations of Roman society, culture, and the city's intoxicating lifestyle.

He captured Rome's margins and contradictions in films like 'Accattone' and 'Mamma Roma,' revealing the city's underworld and social tensions.

Though famous for Westerns, Leone's visual mastery and understanding of Roman settings deeply influenced cinema's approach to the city's grandeur and history.