Sergio Leone
Sergio Leone was a film director and screenwriter associated with Italian cinema in the mid-to-late twentieth century. His work is linked to the development of the Spaghetti Western and emphasized stylized violence, music, and visual composition.
Leone is discussed in film studies, Italian cinema history, and genre analysis.
Status
Leone’s films are examined for their formal style, use of music and editing, and influence on later genre filmmaking. Interpretations situate his work within transnational cinema and popular film traditions.